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The bond angles in molecules `H_(2)O, NH_(3), CH_(4)` and `CO_(2)` are in the order :

A

`H_(2)O gt NH_(3)gt CH_(4)gt CO_(2)`

B

`H_(2)O lt NH_(3)lt CH_(4)lt CO_(2)`

C

`H_(2)O lt NH_(3)lt CO_(2)lt CH_(4)`

D

`H_(2)O gt NH_(3)gt CO_(2)gt CH_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Bond angles are : `H_(2)O(104.5), NH_(3)(107), CH_(4)(109.5), CO_(2)(180)`.
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