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15. Using VSEPR theory, predict and explain the bond angles in AlHj and AsH,

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AlH3 is sp3 hybridised, it has planer triangle shape so according to Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory it should have bond angle 120°, on the other hand AsH3 have Trigonal Pyramidal shape (3bond pair+1lone a pair) we know from VSEPR theory Lone pair–lone pair (lp–lp) repulsions are considered stronger than lone pair–bonding pair (lp–bp) repulsions, which in turn are considered stronger than bonding pair–bonding pair (bp–bp) repulsions, here due to presence of lone pair, the lone pair repels more than bond pairs so therefore the bond angle would be 107 degrees just like NH3 but it can also be explained on the basis of electronegativity of the central atom as As is less electronegative then N as we move from NH3 to PH3 ans AsH3 the bond angle get decreased and the bond angle of AsH3 become 93°.

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