Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 523
Question: As the s-character of hybridized orbital decreases, the bond angle
[DPMT 1986]
Options:
A) Decreases
B) Increases
C) Does not change
D) Becomes zero
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
As the s-character of hybridized orbitals decreases the bond angle also decreases In $ sp^{3} $ hybridisation: s-character 1/4, bond angle $ 109^{o} $ In $ sp^{2} $ hybridisation: s-character 1/3, bond angle $ 120^{o} $ In sp hybridisation: s-character 1/2, bond angle $ 180^{o} $
