The bond angle in $H_{2} O$ is ${104.5}^{o}$ . This fact can be explained with the help of:

Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR)

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Solution

The correct option is A Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR)

The bond angle in $H_{2} O$ is ${104.5}^{o}$ due to the presence of two lone pair of electrons. This fact can be explained with the help of valence shell electron pair repulsion theory $(V S E P R) .$

Hence, option A is correct.

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