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The Cl−C−Cl bond angle in 1,1,2,2- tetrachloroethene and tetrachloromethane respectively will be:

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less than 109.5o and less than 90o
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less than 120o and equal to 109.5o
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equal to 90o and less than 109.5o
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equal to 109.5o and equal to 120o
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Solution

The correct option is B less than 120o and equal to 109.5o
In 1,1,2,2- tetrachloroethene, both the carbon atoms have sp2 hybridisation. The shape is trigonal planar since double repulsion is more the bond angle is less than 120o.
In tetrachloromethane, the carbon atom is sp3 hybridised and will have a bond angle of 109.5o.

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