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The geometry of water (H₂O) is:
ALinear
BTetrahedral
CBent (angular)
DTrigonal planar
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bent (angular)
1. O in H₂O has 2 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs.
2. Electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral; molecular shape is BENT (V-shape).
3. The strong lone-pair repulsion compresses the H-O-H angle to ~104.5°.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Chem Ch 4 §4.3 (VSEPR for H₂O)_
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