Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2009 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?
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NH3 is not linear in shape. It has a trigonal pyramidal shape because of the presence of one lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. The other three bonded hydrogen atoms are at an angle of approximately 107 degrees to each other. CO2, O2, and HCl are all linear in shape.
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