Bond Angles
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / Bond Angles / Problem 2
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?
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