MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrogen
What is the geometry of water molecule?
- A Distorted tetrahedral
- B Tetrahedral
- C Trigonal planer
- D Diagonal
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Distorted tetrahedral
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation

It has two lone pairs. So its geometry is distorted tetrahedral.
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