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The bond angle and dipole moment of wate...

The bond angle and dipole moment of water respectively are `:`

A

`109.5^@, 1.84 D`

B

`107.5^@, 1.56 D`

C

`104.5^@, 184D`

D

`102.5^@, 1.56 D`

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The correct Answer is:
C

Bond angle of `H_2O` is `104.5^@` due to lp-lp repulsion.
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