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‪Infrared‬ light source is off and points directly at ‪Carbon Monoxide‬ molecule.

This molecule has linear geometry.

Linear, molecule with a central atom bonded to one or two other atoms forming a straight line. Bond angle is 180 degrees.

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Molecules

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Carbon Monoxide, CO, linear
Nitrogen, N₂, linear
Oxygen, O₂, linear
Carbon Dioxide, CO₂, linear
Methane, CH₄, tetrahderal
Water, H₂O, bent
Nitrogen Dioxide, NO₂, bent
Ozone, O₃, bent