JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The shape of the carbon(iv) oxide molecule is

A. Tetrahedral
B. Angular
C. LinearCorrect
D. Pyramidal

Explanation

CO₂ has two C=O double bonds with no lone pairs on carbon. VSEPR theory gives linear geometry (180°).

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