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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

Question

Which molecule will have the smallest $F - X - F$ bond angle?
$C F_{4}$
$N F_{3}$
$O F_{2}$
$B F_{3}$

A

O F_{2}

B

N F_{3}

C

C F_{4}

D

B F_{3}

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Solution

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In $O F_{2}$ molecule, $s p^{3}$ hybridised. oxygen with two lone pairs of electrons causing contraction In $F - O - F$ bond angle.

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