Which of the following statement is true with respect to H2O, NH3 and CH4 ? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, D and E Only
- C, D and E Only
- A, B and C Only
- A, B, C and E Only
Answer
(3) A, B and C Only
Solution
A: H2O, NH3, CH4 all have steric number 4 sp3 A is true.
B: lone pair repulsion 104.5 < 107.5 < 109.5 B is true.
C: : 0 < 1.47 D < 1.85 D C is true.
D: H2O, NH3 are Lewis bases D is false.
E: NH3 is the base, H2O the acid E is false.
Answer: (3)