Q.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: SO2 and H2O both possess V-shaped structure.

Statement II: The bond angle of SO2 is less than that of H2O.  

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:        [2023]

1 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  
2 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect  

Ans.

(2)

Bond angle of SO2 is greater than that of H2O due to higher repulsion of multiple bonds.