Which of the following is not linear?

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(C) To determine the geometry,we use the $VSEPR$ theory:$1$. $I^{-}_3$: The central $I$ atom has $3$ lone pairs and $2$ bond pairs,resulting in $sp^3d

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$ClO^{-}_2$

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(C) To determine the geometry,we use the $VSEPR$ theory:$1$. $I^{-}_3$: The central $I$ atom has $3$ lone pairs and $2$ bond pairs,resulting in $sp^3d$ hybridization and a linear geometry.$2$. $CO_2$: The central $C$ atom has $0$ lone pairs and $2$ bond pairs,resulting in $sp$ hybridization and a linear geometry.$3$. $ClO^{-}_2$: The central $Cl$ atom has $2$ lone pairs and $2$ bond pairs,resulting in $sp^3$ hybridization and a bent (angular) geometry.Therefore,$ClO^{-}_2$ is not linear.

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