Which of the Following Has Bond Angles Slightly Less Than $\circ$

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has bond angles slightly less than 109 ^$\circ$ ?

• A) NO₂^-
• B) I₃^-
• C) HOCl
• D) O₃
• E) CH₂^-

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