Since the hybridization of the central atom is usually the only factor needed to determine molecular shape, you can simplify by considering only the hybridization of the central atom. Using this simplified method, the OO atom of CO2CO2 would bond with one of its p or s orbitals. Use valence bond theory to devise a hybridization and bonding scheme for CO2CO2.

the electronic configuration of an atom with eight electrons is 1s²2s²2p⁴. the orbital diagrams are shown in the figure.

as per the hunds rule:

1. electrons tend to avoid being in the same orbital as per as practicable.

2. electrons in different orbitals of the same energy will have their spin parallel.

this can be illustrated from the multiplicity of the orbitals of the atom. as there are four electrons in the p orbital and p orbital has 3 sub-shells. the electrons can be fed in different ways as shown in the figure but the correct orbital diagram will be as per the hunds rule.