According to VSEPR theory, the shape of the water molecule is :

linear

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planar triangle

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angular

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octahedral

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Solution

The correct option is B angular
Bent or angular shape. When drawing a Lewis Dot structure, the central atom has two elements (two hydrogen) attached to it and the central atom (oxygen) has two lone pairs which lead to the formation of a bent shape.

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