Q.

Statement I: Bond angle of H2S is greater than H2O.
Statement II : As electronegativity of the central atom increases bond angle decreases.

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a

Statement I and Statement II are true.

b

Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

c

Statement I is true and  statement II is false.

d

Statement I and Statement II are false.

answer is D.

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In similar molecules where central atom contains lone pairs, as the electronegativity of central atom increases, bond angle increases
Bond angle in H2S (92°) < H2O(105°) 
I is false
II is false

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