The angle between two covalent bonds is maximum in :

C H_{4}

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H_{2} O

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C O_{2}

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S O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C O_{2}$
As the s character increases, bond angle increases.
$C H_{4} \Rightarrow s p^{3} (25$ character)
$H_{2} O \Rightarrow s p^{3} (25$ character)
$C O_{2} \Rightarrow s p (50$ character)
$S O_{2} \Rightarrow s p^{2} (33.3$ character)
Thus, bond angle is maximum in $C O_{2}$

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