The bond angle in H_2S (for H–S–H) is

JEE Main Chemistry question

The bond angle in (for H–S–H) is

(A)The same as Cl–Be–Cl in
(B)Greater than the H–N–H bond angle in
(C)Greater than H–Se–H and less than H–O–HCorrect
(D)The same as Cl–Sn–Cl in

Answer: (C)

Solution

Bond angles in hydrides of group 16 decrease down the group: (104.5°) > (≈92°) > (≈91°), since the central atom becomes larger and its bonding orbitals retain more pure p-character further down the group. This places 's bond angle between 's and 's — greater than and

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