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Display electron distribution around the oxygen atom in the water molecule and state the shape of the molecule, also write the H-O-H bond angle.

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Electron distribution around oxygen atom in water molecule:


Shape of water molecule: Angular or V-shaped
H–O–H bond angle = 104°35’

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Chapter 5: Chemical Bonding - Exercises [Page 79]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 11 Standard
Chapter 5 Chemical Bonding
Exercises | Q 3. (B) | Page 79

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