The bond angle in ammonia is 107.18^(@) ...

The bond angle in ammonia is `107.18^(@)` due to _________.

A

`sp^(3)` hybridisation of N

B

repulsion between bonding electros and lone pair

C

higher electronegativity of N

D

tetrahedral geometry

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The correct Answer is:

B

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