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The maximum bond angle in hydrides of gr...

The maximum bond angle in hydrides of group 16 elements is in

A

`H_2O`

B

`H_2S`

C

`H_2 Te`

D

`H_2Se`

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The correct Answer is:
A
As we move down the group, the bond angles decrease due to decrease in bond pair-bond pair repulsion.
`{:(,H_2O,H_2S,H_2Se,H_2Te),("Bond Angle",104^@5',92.2^@,91^@,90^@):}`
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