| (i) Oxygen undergoes \[s{{p}^{3}}\]hybridisation. |
| (ii) Due to presence of two lone pairs of electrons on oxygen the \[H-O-H\] bond angle is\[118.4{}^\circ \]. |
| (iii) Due to angular geometry the net dipole moment of water is not zero,\[\mu =1.84\text{ }D\]. |
A) (i) and (ii)
B) (ii) and (iii)
C) (i) and (iii)
D) only (ii)
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Due to presence of two lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atom the bond angle is \[104.5{}^\circ .\]
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