Which one of the following compounds has the smallest bond angle?

{O H}_{2}

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{S H}_{2}

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{N H}_{3}

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{S O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B ${S H}_{2}$
The option marked is incorrect. the correct option is B.
Bond angles for the compounds:
$O H_{2}$ = ${104.5}^{0}$
$S H_{2}$ = ${92.5}^{0}$
$N H_{3}$ = ${106.5}^{0}$
$S O_{2}$ = ${119.5}^{0}$
So, $S H_{2}$ will have the smallest bond angle.

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