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Published on: August 13, 2026
Consider the following iodides:
PI 3 , AsI 3 , SbI 3
102 ∘ 100.2 ∘ 99 ∘
The bond angle is maximum in 
, which is
A
Due to small size of phosphorous
B
Due to more bp-bp repulsion in 
C
Due to less electronegativity of 
D
None of the above
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Phosphorus is connected to bigger 
atoms and is more electronegative.
has greater bp-bp repulsions.
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