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JEE Main 10 April 2023, Shift 1, Chemistry Q83

Question 83 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 23 of 30, Section B.

The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is ______________

\mathrm{N_3^-}

\mathrm{NO_2^-}

\mathrm{I_3^-}

\mathrm{O_3}

\mathrm{SO_2}

Official answer

NTA final key.

Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Topic: VSEPR Theory
Idea tested: Geometry vs Shape Distinction

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