Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2020

The compound that has the largest H–M–H bond angle (M = N, O, S, C) is :

  1. A CH<sub>4</sub> Correct answer
  2. B H<sub>2</sub>S
  3. C NH<sub>3</sub>
  4. D H<sub>2</sub>O

Solution

CH<sub>4</sub> - Bond angle = 109<sup>o</sup>28' <br><br>H<sub>2</sub>S - Bond angle = 92<sup>o</sup> <br><br>NH<sub>3</sub> - Bond angle = 107<sup>o</sup> <br><br>H<sub>2</sub>O - Bond angle = 104<sup>o</sup>5'

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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