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Bond angle in H(2)O(104.5^(@)) is higher...

Bond angle in `H_(2)O(104.5^(@))` is higher than the bond angle of `H_(2)S (92.1^(@))`. The difference is due to

A

O is diatomic and S is tetra-atomic

B

difference in electronegativity of S and O

C

difference in oxidation states of S and O

D

difference in shapes of hybrid orbitals of Sand O.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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