What is the bond angle of h2o?

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The bond angle of H₂O (water) is approximately 104.5°. This is due to the bent shape of the molecule caused by lone pairs on oxygen.

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Oxygen has two lone pairs and forms two bonds with hydrogen. Electron pair repulsion pushes the H–O–H bonds closer together than the ideal tetrahedral angle of 109.5°.

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Understanding this angle is crucial because it explains water’s polar nature and unique properties like high surface tension and solvent capabilities.

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