Question

Compare x and y bond angle from the above given molecules.

• A. $x>y$
• B. $y>x$
• C. $x=y$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B $y>x$

The bond angle $y$ $\left({126}^0\right)$ is greater than the bond angle $x$ $\left({120}^0\right)$. In the second molecule interelectronic repulsion is between one single bond and one double bond which is higher than the interelectronic repulsion between two single bonds in the second molecule.