Which of the following lists the H–X–H bond angles in ,

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Problem

Which of the following lists the H–X–H bond angles in

\mathrm{H_2O}

\mathrm{NH_3}

, and

\mathrm{CH_4}

in order from smallest to largest? (a)

\mathrm{NH_3}<\mathrm{H_2O}<\mathrm{CH_4}

(b)

\mathrm{H_2O}<\mathrm{NH_3}<\mathrm{CH_4}

(c)

\mathrm{CH_4}<\mathrm{NH_3}<\mathrm{H_2O}

(d)

\mathrm{CH_4}<\mathrm{H_2O}<\mathrm{NH_3}