Question

21) Explain the non linear shape of H2O using valence
shell electron pair repulsion theory.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The hybridization of water is sp3. This means that its geometry must be tetrahedral. ... Remember that water has 2 lone pairs on oxygen. Hence, according to VSEPR theory, the water molecule arrives at a bent or a V-shape due to the presence of lone pair-lone pair, lone pair-bond pair and bond pair-bond pair repulsions.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Hybridisation of O is sp3 with 2 lone pair

So it should have limear.

But due to 2 lone pair there is repulsion between lone pair electorn so bond angle shifts so it is not linear it is bent shape.