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 The effect of repulsion between the two lone pair of electrons present on oxygen in water molecule is

A

No change in H--0-H bond angle

B

Increase in H-0-H bond angle

C

Decrease in H-0-H bond angle

D

All atoms will be in one plane

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The correct Answer is:
( c)
Water is sp hybridised molecule, so its bond angle should be `109.5^(@)` but actual value is `104.5^(@)` due to presence of lone pair of electrons.
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