Based on electron-pair geometries,which of the following molecules has the smallest bond angle between any two adjacent atoms? A) CH₄ B) H₂O C) BH₃ D) PH₃ E) SF₆

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The electron-pair geometry of SF6 is octahedral (six bonding groups around the sulfur atom), which results in bond angles of 90 degrees. This is the smallest possible bond angle compared to the other molecules listed, which have electron-pair geometries that result in larger bond angles.

Based on Electron-Pair Geometries,which of the Following Molecules Has the Smallest