The angle between the hydrogen atoms in water (H2O) is slightly less than expected for a tetrahedral shape. This is because of t

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The angle between the hydrogen atoms in water (H2O) is slightly less than expected for a tetrahedral shape. This is because of t

he extra
electron repulsion from the lone pairs.
atomic radius of the oxygen atom.
additional repulsion of the shared electrons.
extra repulsion of the hydrogen atoms.

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const2013 [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-15T00:46:52+03:00

const2013 [10]3 years ago

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<span>The angle is less than that of a tetrahedral shape because of the lone pairs from oxygen. Using VESPR theory would show that the lone pairs from oxygen would interfere with the electron shells of the two hydrogen molecules.</span>

mash [69] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-15T01:53:20+03:00

mash [69]3 years ago

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Answer:

A.

extra electron repulsion from the lone pairs.