Based on the VSEPR theory, what is the molecular shape of CO2?Group of answer choicestrigonal pyramidaltrigonal planartetrahedrallinear

The molecular shape of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) is linear.

Here's the step-by-step explanation:

1. First, we need to draw the Lewis structure of CO2. Carbon is the central atom, and it forms double bonds with each Oxygen atom.

2. Next, we count the electron groups around the central atom. In CO2, there are two electron groups - both are double bonds.

3. According to the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, the shape of the molecule is determined by the repulsion of these electron groups. They will arrange themselves to be as far apart as possible.

4. In the case of CO2, with two electron groups, the shape is linear. The bond angle is 180 degrees.

So, the correct answer is linear.