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Assign the correct bond angles to each of the following molecules.
Molecules : `H_(2)O,BeF_(2),CH_(4),NH_(3),BCl_(3),SF_(6).`
Bond angles : `90^(@),107^(@),109^(@),104.5^(@),120^(@),180^(@)`

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To assign the correct bond angles to the given molecules, we will analyze each molecule based on its structure and the arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Analyze H₂O (Water) - **Structure**: Water has a bent shape due to the presence of two lone pairs on the oxygen atom. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is approximately **104.5°**. ### Step 2: Analyze BeF₂ (Beryllium Fluoride) - **Structure**: Beryllium has two valence electrons and forms two bonds with fluorine atoms, resulting in a linear structure. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is **180°**. ### Step 3: Analyze CH₄ (Methane) - **Structure**: Methane has four bond pairs around the carbon atom, leading to a tetrahedral geometry. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is **109.5°**, but it is often rounded to **109°**. ### Step 4: Analyze NH₃ (Ammonia) - **Structure**: Ammonia has three bond pairs and one lone pair on the nitrogen atom, resulting in a trigonal pyramidal shape. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is approximately **107°**. ### Step 5: Analyze BCl₃ (Boron Trichloride) - **Structure**: Boron has three valence electrons and forms three bonds with chlorine atoms, resulting in a trigonal planar structure. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is **120°**. ### Step 6: Analyze SF₆ (Sulfur Hexafluoride) - **Structure**: Sulfur has six bond pairs and forms an octahedral geometry. - **Bond Angle**: The bond angle is **90°**. ### Summary of Bond Angles: - H₂O: **104.5°** - BeF₂: **180°** - CH₄: **109°** - NH₃: **107°** - BCl₃: **120°** - SF₆: **90°** ### Final Answer: - H₂O → 104.5° - BeF₂ → 180° - CH₄ → 109° - NH₃ → 107° - BCl₃ → 120° - SF₆ → 90°
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