AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Bond Angles MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In which of the following bond angle is maximum :

A

NH₃

B

NH₄⁺

C

PCl₃

D

SCl₂

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

NH₄⁺ has a tetrahedral geometry with bond angles of 109.5°, which is larger than the bond angles in NH₃, PCl₃, and SCl₂ due to lone pair repulsion.

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