Which of the following has a linear electron pair geometry? i.IO₂^- ii.H₂S iii.BeF₂ iv.ICl₂⁺ A)i only B)ii only C)iii only D)i and iv E)ii and iii

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The linear structure has a bond angle of 180 degrees, and is only possible when there are two electron pairs on the central atom. Among the given options, only iii (BeF2) has a linear electron pair geometry. i and iv have trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral electron pair geometries, respectively, while ii has a bent electron pair geometry.

Which of the Following Has a Linear Electron Pair Geometry