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Published on: August 12, 2026
Bond angle in 
is more than that of 
. This is because
A
has square planar structure
B
has planar trigonal structure
C
hybridisation of 
changes when 
is converted to 
changes when is converted to
D
lone pair - bond pair repulsion exists in 
.
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
:
Both are 
hybridised. In 
, all the four orbitals are bonded whereas in 
there is a lone pair of electrons on 
, which is responsible for lone pair-bond pair repulsion in 
reducing the bond angle to less than 
.
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