The correct order of decreasing H−C−H angle in the following molecule is
A
I > II > III
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B
II > I > III
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C
III > II > I
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D
I > III > II
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Solution
The correct option is A II > I > III H−C−H bond angle is about 120, when C is bonded through a double bond but in case of CH4, the H−C−H bond angle is only 109∘28′ due to hindrance. Thus, the correct order of H−C−H bond angle is