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Explain the observed bond angle order.
`Cl_(2)O(110.8^(@)) gt H_(2)O (104.5^(@)) gt F_(2)O (103.2^(@))`

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To explain the observed bond angle order for Cl₂O (110.8°) > H₂O (104.5°) > F₂O (103.2°), we need to consider the hybridization, electronegativity, and the effects of lone pairs and bond pairs on the bond angles in each molecule. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Hybridization**: - All three molecules (Cl₂O, H₂O, F₂O) have the same hybridization, which is sp³. This is because the central atom, oxygen, has two lone pairs and two bond pairs in each case. 2. **Analyze Cl₂O**: ...
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