1
In which of the following bond angle is maximum ?
- NH3
- NH4+
- PCl3
- SCl2
Answer
(2) NH4+
Solution
NH4+: 4 bond pairs, no lone pair ⇒ regular tetrahedron ⇒ bond angle 109 28'.
NH3: 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair ⇒ lone pair–bond pair repulsion squeezes the angle to 107 .
PCl3: 1 lone pair on P ⇒ bond angle about 100 .
SCl2: 2 lone pairs on S ⇒ bond angle about 103 .
∴ The bond angle is maximum in NH4+.
Answer: (2)
AIPMT 2001