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Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The bond angle in \(NH_3\) is smaller than the bond angle in \(CH_4\). Reason (R): \(NH_3\) contains one lone pair that repels bonding pairs more strongly than a bond pair.

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Lone pair-bond pair repulsion is stronger than bond pair-bond pair repulsion, so lone pairs reduce bond angles.
Updated On: May 18, 2026
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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The Correct Option is A

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