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Bond angle in `H_(2)O (104.5°)` is higher than the bond angle of `H_(2)S (921.1°)`. The difference is due to

A

O is diatomic and S is titra-atomic

B

difference in electronegatively of S and O

C

difference in oxidation states of S and O

D

difference in shapes of hybrid orbitals of S and O

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The correct Answer is:
B
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