Question

Consider the molecules CH₄, NH₃ and H₂O. Which of the given statements is false? 

(a) The H - O - H bond angle in H₂O is smaller than the H - N - H bond angle in NH₃. 

(b) The H - C - H bond angle in CH₄ is larger than the H - N - H bond angle in NH₃. 

(c) The H - C - H bond angle in CH₄, the H - N - H bond angle in NH₃, and the H - O - H bond angle in H₂O are all greater than 90°. 

(d) The H - O - H bond angle in H₂O is larger than the H - C - H bond angle in CH₄.

Answer 1

The correct option is : (d) The H - O - H bond angle in H₂O is larger than the H - C - H bond angle in CH₄.

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