JEE Main Chemistry question

As the -character of hybridized orbitals increases, the bond angle

(A)IncreasesCorrect
(B)Decreases
(C)Does not change
(D)Becomes zero

Answer: (A)

Solution

Greater s-character in a hybrid orbital corresponds to greater directional spread between the orbitals: bond angles for , and hybrid orbitals are 180°, 120° and 109.5° respectively,

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Question ID VK-133558