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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is the shape and bond angle of a water molecule (H₂O)?
Options
A Linear, 180°
B Tetrahedral, 109.5°
C Pyramidal, 107°
D Non-linear or V-shaped, 104.5°
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water (H₂O) has two bonding pairs and two lone pairs on the central oxygen atom. The lone pairs repel more strongly, compressing the bond angle from the ideal tetrahedral angle of 109.5° to approximately 104.5°, resulting in a non-linear (V-shaped or bent) geometry.

Hint

Lone pairs on the central atom affect the bond angle in water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1617 of 1872
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