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The bond angle in `NF_(3)(102.^(@))` is smaller than `NH_(3)(107.^(@))`. This is because-

A

large size of F compared to H

B

large size of N compare to F

C

opposite polarity of N in the two molecules

D

small size of H compared to N

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  • The bond angle in NF_3 (102.3^@) is smaller than NH_3 (107.2^@) . This is because of

    A
    large size of F compared to H
    B
    large size of N compared to F
    C
    opposite polarity of N in the two molecules
    D
    small size of H compared to N

  • The bond angle of NF_(3) (102.3^(@)) is less than that of NH_(3) (107.2^(@)) because-

    A
    F is larger in size compared to H
    B
    N is larger in size compared to F
    C
    opposite polarity of nitrogen in the two molecules
    D
    smaller size of H compared to N