Q.

Why do the deviations occur from idealised shape of H2O and NH3 molecules?

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a

Same hybridisation

b

Different hybridisation

c

Repulsive effect

d

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Greater repulsion between lone pair of electrons as compared to the lone pair- bond pair and bond pair-bond pair repulsions. These repulsive effects result in deviations from idealised shapes and alterations in bond angles in the molecules.
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