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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

What is the bond angle in \(\mathrm{ClO}_2\) (OClO)?

  1. A \(90^{\circ}\)
  2. B \(118^{\circ}\)
  3. C \(105^{\circ}\)
  4. D \(111^{\circ}\)
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(B) \(118^{\circ}\)

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The structure of \(\mathrm{ClO}_2\) is angular. The \(\mathrm{Cl}\)-atom is \(s p^3\)-hybridised in the angular molecule with bond angle of \(118^{\circ}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{O}\) bond length of \(1.47 Å\).