Question

according to the VSEPR theory what accounts for waters bond angle of 104.5

Answer 1

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Answer 2

According to the VSEPR theory, w1hat accounts for waters bond angle of 104.5?

Answer 3

The lone pair repulsions.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

According to the VSEPR theory. lone-lone pair repulsion > bond pair - lone pair repulsion > bond bond pair repulsion.

In the $$\huge H_2O $$ molecule the lone pair of electrons on the $$\huge O$$ atom cause the the bond pair to constrict and move away due to the force of repulsion. Thus the angle is decreased to $$\huge 104.5^0$$