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What would be the bond angle if the molecular geometry were linear? You may use your Molecular Geometry Chart if needed.

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Answer:

180 degrees!

Step-by-step explanation:

When we have linear molecular geometry, you may imagine a line that looks somewhat similar to this X------C-------X. C is our central atom, and the X's are our other atoms. Here, due to VSEPR theory (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory), the bond angle would be 180 degrees.

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