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The bond angle in XeO3 molecule decrease...

The bond angle in `XeO_3` molecule decreases from `109^@28^1` to `1030^@` due to 

A

greater repulsions among lone pairs

B

greater repulsions among lone pair and bond pair

C

greater repulsions among bond pairs

D

steric effect

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The correct Answer is:
B
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