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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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.