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Consider the following molecules :
(I) H2O
(II) H2S
(III) H2Se
(IV) H2Te
Arrange these molecules in increasing order of bond angle.

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I<II<III<IV
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IV<III<II<I
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I<II<IV<III
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II<IV<III<I
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Solution

The correct option is B IV<III<II<I
The increasing order of bond angle is IV<III<II<I or H2Te<H2Se<H2S<H2O. This is the same order in which, the electronegativity and the size of the central metal atom increases.

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