Question

Smallest bond angle in the following is
$NC{l}_3,PC{l}_3,SbC{l}_3,AsC{l}_3$

• A. $NC{l}_3$
• B. $PC{l}_3$
• C. $SbC{l}_3$
• D. $AsC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Bond angle $\propto$ EN of central atom
$NC{l}_3>PC{l}_3>AsC{l}_3>SbC{l}_3$