Assertion: In gas phase, the angle of is and in solid pha…

JEE Main - Previous Year Papers JEE MAIN 2021 PAPER -11 Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

Assertion: In gas phase, the angle of is and in solid phase, it is

Reason: It is due to intermolecular forces

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

If assertion is true but reason is false.

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

Hydrogen peroxide has a non-planar structure. The molecular dimension in the gas phase and solid are shown in figure In solid-state, there are stronger intermolecular forces. So, the angle is less.

structures in gas phase, dihedral angle is

structure in solid phase at , dihedral angle is

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Previous Question Next Question

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Share this question

Text Solution

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Write a Review

Commentary

Student Reviews

Similar Questions