Question

The correct order of increasing bond angle in the following species is

• A. $ClO_{2}^{-} < Cl_{2}O < ClO_{2}$
• B. $Cl_{2}O < ClO_{2} < ClO_{2}^{-}$
• C. $ClO_{2} < Cl_{2}O < ClO_{2}^{-}$
• D. $Cl_{2}O < ClO_{2}^{-} < ClO_{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Here the correct order of bond angle is $Cl_{2}O\left(110.9\right),ClO_{2}^{-}\left(111\right),ClO_{2}\left(117.6\right)$

(Cl is less electronegative than O)