Question:

The molecule having smallest bond angle is :

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • $NCl_3$
  • $AsCl_3$
  • $SbCl_3$
  • $PCl_3$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

As electronegativity of central atom decreases, bond angle decreases. (Hybridisation and number of lone pair on cental atom are same in all options)
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Concepts Used:

Group 15 Elements

Group 15 elements are also known as nitrogen group elements or nitrogen family

It consists of:

  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Phosphorus (P)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Antimony (Sb)
  • Bismuth (Bi)
  • Moscovium (Mc)

They are present on the right side of the periodic table. All the elements are arranged based on their atomic weight. The elements with similar properties reside in a column called the group.

All Group 15 elements have the electron configuration ns2np3 in their outer shell, where n is the principal quantum number.

Periodic Trends in Group 15 Elements