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Just like H(2)O, there are two lone pair...

Just like `H_(2)O`, there are two lone pairs in `Cl_(2)O` molecule. But bond angle in `Cl_(2)O` is `111^(@)`. Explain.

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(i) comparison of electrons present in the valence shell in Cl in `Cl_(2)O` and H in `H_(2)O`
(ii) comparisons of size between chlorine and hydrogen
(iii) comparison of the valence electronic configuration between hydrogen and chlorine
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