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°