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JEE Main 2023 — Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2)

Question

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : SO2 and H2O both possess V-shaped structure

Statement II : The bond angle of SO2 is less than that of H2O.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Step-by-step explanation

The molecule SO2 is having two sigma bond pairs and lone pair, hence, it exhibits angular or V-shape structure. The molecule H2O is having two sigma bond pairs and a lone pair hence, it exhibits angular or V-shape structure. So, both molecules are having same shape. But double bond-double bond repulsions are greater than single bond repulsions, hence, the bond angle in sulphur dioxide is greater than water.

SO2 and H2O both have V-Shape 

Bond angle: SO2 > H2O

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