Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    Carbon dioxide acts as a non-polar molecule even though its two resonance structures are polar.
  • B
    The carbon dioxide molecule is linear because the carbon atom uses its $sp$ orbitals to form $\sigma$ bonds.
  • C
    Carbon dioxide is the anhydride of a dibasic acid.
  • D
    In $CO_2$ and its dihydrate molecule $H_2CO_3$,the carbon atom is in $sp^2$ hybridization.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$O_2^{2-}$ is the symbol of which ion?

For the following species,determine whether the octet rule is obeyed or not obeyed. Provide the reason for each:
$(1) BeF_4^{2-}$
$(2) BF_3$
$(3) CO_2$
$(4) NO$
$(5) NH_3$

The incorrect statement is :-

Select the correct order of bond angle.

Difficult
View Solution

The number of $3c-2e$ bond and $2c-2e$ bond present in $Be_2(CH_3)_4$ are $ . . . . . . $ and $ . . . . . . $ respectively.

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo