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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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Question

Which molecule will have the smallest $F - X - F$ bond angle?

O F_{2}

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N F_{3}

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B F_{3}

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C F_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is C $O F_{2}$
In $O F_{2}$ molecule, $s p^{3}$ hybridised. oxygen with two lone pairs of electrons causing contraction In $F - O - F$ bond angle.

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