What is the bond angle in $\mathrm{ClO}_2$ (OClO)?

What is the bond angle in $\mathrm{ClO}_2$ (OClO)?
  1. $90^{\circ}$
  2. $118^{\circ}$
  3. $105^{\circ}$
  4. $111^{\circ}$

Solution

The structure of $\mathrm{ClO}_2$ is angular. The $\mathrm{Cl}$-atom is $s p^3$-hybridised in the angular molecule with bond angle of $118^{\circ}$ and $\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{O}$ bond length of $1.47 Ã…$.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2011

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