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According to the the VSEPR model, O has a lone pair of electrons on top which reduces repulsion. Because of this, the H–O–H bond angle is 104.5 degrees, less than the predicted value of 109.5 degrees.
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Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)
by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
0534420125
ISBN 13:
978-0-53442-012-3
Chapter 10 - Molecular Structure and Bonding Theories - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 416: 10.4
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