Question

In water molecule, the bond angle of `104.5^(@)` around oxygen is accounted due to
A. lp-lp repulsion is more than lp-bp repulsion.
B. lp-bp repulsion is more than lp-lp repulsion.
C. lp-lp repulsion is equal to lp-bp repulsion.
D. Presence of lone pair does not affect the bond angle.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Due to presence of lone pairs , the repulsion is more which changes the bond angle to `104 .5^(@)`.