Q.
(i) $H - C - H$ angle in $CH_{4}$
(ii) $Cl - B - Cl$ angle in $BCl_{3}$
(iii) $F - I - F$ angle in I$F_{7}$ in a plane
(iv) $I - I - I$ angle in $I_{3}^{-}$
Increasing order of above bond angles is
A) $(i) < (ii) < (iii) < (iv)$
B) $(ii) < (i) < (iii) < (iv)$
C) $(iii) < (i) < (ii) < (iv)$
D) $(iv) < (ii) < (i) < (iii)$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $(iii) < (i) < (ii) < (iv)$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.