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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
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Correct option is C

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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