Q. Which one of the following molecules has the smallest bond angle?
A) $NH_{3}$
B) $PH_{3}$
C) $H_{2}O$
D) $H_{2}Se$
Explanation
(d)
Bond angles of
$NH_{3} = 107{^\circ},H_{2}Se = 91.0{^\circ},H_{2}O = 104.5{^\circ},H_{2}S = 92.2{^\circ}\ \$
So, the $H_{2}Se$ molecule has smallest bond angle.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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