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Why is bond angle in `PH_3` molecule lesser than in `NH_3` ?

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Bond angle in `NH_3` is `107^(@)` while in `PH_3`, it is `935^(@)`.. The decrease in bond angle is due to smaller bond pair-bond pair repulsion.
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  • Bond angle in NH_(3) molecule is

    A
    `109^(@) 28^(@)`
    B
    `107^(@) 18^(@)`
    C
    `104^(@) 9^(@)`
    D
    `90^(@)`

  • Bond angle in PH_(3) is

    A
    Much less than `NH_(3)`
    B
    Much less than `PF_(3)`
    C
    Slightly more than `NH_(3)`
    D
    Much more than `PF_(3)`

  • Bond angle in PH_(3) is

    A
    Much less than `NH_(3)`
    B
    Much less than `PF_(3)`
    C
    More than `NH_(3)`
    D
    More than `PF_(3)`

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