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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

The \(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}\) bond length in \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) in gas phase is

  1. A \(95.7 \mathrm{pm}\)
  2. B \(90.2 \mathrm{pm}\)
  3. C \(104.5 \mathrm{pm}\)
  4. D \(115.5 \mathrm{pm}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(95.7 \mathrm{pm}\)

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Water is a bent molecule in the gaseous phase with \(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}\) bond length of \(95.7 \mathrm{pm}\).