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September 3, 2012

Molecules With Linear Shape

Presented in this post are the illustrations of the geometry of the following linear molecules:
BeH2
CO2
HC≡CH
HC≡N
BeF2
BeCl2




Geometry of BeH2 ( beryllium dihydride )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°


The Lewis structures of BeH2 and CO2







Geometry of CO2 ( carbon dioxide )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°




Geometry of C2H2 ( ethyne or acetylene )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°


The Lewis structures of C2H2 and HCN







Geometry of HC≡N ( hydrogen cyanide )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°




Geometry of BeF2 ( beryllium difluoride )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°


The Lewis structures of BeF2 and BeCl2







Geometry of BeCl2 ( beryllium dichloride )



  • shape of molecule: linear
  • bond angle: 180°