Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 105

105. Among the following orbital bonds, the angle is minimum between

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(a) $s p^{3}$ bonds

(c) $H-O-H$ in water

(b) $p_x$ and $p_y$ orbitals

(d) $s p$ bonds.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 105.(b)

Solution:

(b) The angle between the bonds formed by $p_x$ and $p_y$ orbitals is the minimum i.e. $90^{\circ}$.