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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGVSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond EnergyMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following molecules or species have bond angle less than tetrahedral angle?

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C
Solution:

Tetrahedral angle = 109.5°

NO₃⁻ → 120° (wrong)

ClO₃⁻ → lone pair present → angle < 109.5° (correct)

NH₃ → lone pair → 107° (correct)

BF₃ → 120° (wrong)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy
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