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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 -p-Block elements - I

The bond angle \(H-X-H\) is the greatest in the compound

  1. A \(PH_3\)
  2. B \(CH_4\)
  3. C \(NH_3\)
  4. D \(H_2O\)
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(B) \(CH_4\)

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More the number of lone pairs on central atom, the greater is the contraction caused in the angle between bond pairs. In \(PH_3\) the bond pairs of electrons are so much farther away from the central atom due to larger size. Thus the lone pair cause greater distortion in…
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