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QJEEM21Ch2b12: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch2b12 Solution: Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion A…

Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : The H−O−H bond angle in water molecule is 104.5∘.

Reason R : The lone pair - lone pair repulsion of electrons is higher than the bond pair - bond pair repulsion.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B A is true but R is false
  • C A is false but R is true
  • D Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

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JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 142 English Explanation

due to lp - lp repulsion bond angle decrease.

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