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What is the bond angle between \[Cl-O-Cl\]in\[C{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}\]?

A)  \[{{109}^{o}}\]

B)  \[{{119}^{o}}\]

C)  \[{{108}^{o}}25\]

D)  \[{{120}^{o}}\]

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

\[C{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}\] has a bent structure with a bridging O-atom. The terminal \[Cl-O\] bonds are substantially shorter than the bridge \[Cl-O\] bonds, indicating double bond character.