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Question

For the compounds of OX₂ where X is a Group 7A element (halogens), the bond angle X–O–X is as follows: OF₂, 103.1°; OCl₂, 110.9°; OBr₂, 112.2°. These varying bond angles can be attributed to the different electronegativities of the halogen attached to O. As the electronegativity decreases, what can you observe on the X–O–X angle?

Accepted Answer

As the electronegativity of X decreases, the X–O–X angle increases.

Answer

As the electronegativity of X decreases, the X–O–X angle decreases.

Answer

The electronegativity of X does not significantly affect the bond angle.