Of the following, which molecule has the largest bond angle? A) O₃ B) H₂S C) OF₂ D) XeF E) PCl₃

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XeF has a linear molecular geometry, which results in a bond angle of 180 degrees -- the largest possible bond angle. The other molecules have either trigonal bipyramidal (A), seesaw (B), bent (C), or tetrahedral (E) molecular geometries, which have smaller bond angles due to greater distortion of the electron cloud around the central atom.

Of the Following, Which Molecule Has the Largest Bond Angle