The linear shape of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ is due to

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The linear shape of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ is due to, $s p^3$-hybridisation of carbon, $s p$-hybridisation of carbon, $p \pi-d \pi$ bonding between carbon and oxygen, $s p^2$-hybridisation of carbon

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The geometry of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ is linear. As there are no non-bonding pairs, the spape is not even distorted or bent and remain a perfect $180^{\circ}$ line. This is due to the overlapping of $s$ and $p$. Orbitals of both atoms to form $s p$ hybrid and $p \pi-p \pi$ bonding between carbon and oxygen. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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