Question

Identify the structure of water in the gaseous phase. (b) H-O-H (a) H-0-H T 05.7 min (c) WAR (d) None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water in the gas phase consists of isolated molecules of H2O. Each molecule is bent with a bond angle of 105 deg. The negative charge is concentrated around the oxygen atom. ... Water vapor can be identified and quantified through its IR spectrum and through its microwave spectrum

Answer 2

Option (a) is correct.

(a) $H-O-H$  

Explanation:

• In gaseous phase, a water molecule can be isolated.
• The formula of water is $H_{2}O$. It has two lone pairs and two bond pairs.
• Lone pairs cause the bending of the bond pairs at an angle of $104.5^{o}$. The lone pair- lone pair repulsion is high.
• Therefore, option (a) is correct.