Chemistry-Covalent Bond
NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing the molecular structure of a water molecule with bond angles labeled. What is the correct bond angle between the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule?
A
90°
B
104.5°
C
107°
D
120°
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The bond angle in a water molecule is 104.5°, which is a result of the bent shape due to the lone pairs on oxygen, as stated in the NCERT context.
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