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Published on: August 13, 2026
The bond angle H – N – H in NH 3 , 
and 
decreases in the order as :
A
> NH 3 > 
B
> NH 3 > 
C
NH 3 > 
> 
>
D
NH 3 > 
> 
>
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
As number of lone pairs of electrons increases, the repulsion between them increases and, therefore
H – N – H bond angle decreses.
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