In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of the reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : Though the central atom of both NH3 and H2O molecules are sp3 hybridized, yet H–N–H bond angle is greater than that of H–O–H.
Reason (R) : This is because nitrogen atom has one lone pair and oxygen atom has two lone pairs.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false.
The answer is the option (i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
has two lone pairs but NH3 has one lone pair. Hence, .