As shown in Figure 3 (inset IV) and described in the paragraph above. CO2 ordinarily is linearly-bonded to O's on either side of the carbon (another view: https

As shown in Figure 3 (inset IV) and described in the paragraph above. CO2 ordinarily is linearly-bonded to O's on either side of the carbon (another view: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide); https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide); this a temporary change in the bonding angles. "the rebounding CO2 undergoes substantial intramolecular rearrangement ... CO2 acquires a triangular configuration with nearly equal bond lengths..." called a strongly bent CO2 intermediate. Interesting idea; hope something comes of it.