Bond angle in NH₃ compared to H₂O:

Question

Accepted Answer

C. Larger in NH₃ (~107°) than H₂O (~104.5°)

Lone-pair-bond-pair repulsion > bond-bond.
H₂O has 2 lone pairs (more repulsion), pushing H-O-H angle to ~104.5°.
NH₃ has 1 lone pair, less squeeze, H-N-H ~107°.
Pure tetrahedral would be 109.5°.

Answer

Larger in H₂O

Answer

Both 109.5°

Answer

Equal

Bond angle in NH₃ compared to H₂O:

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