The bond angles in SCl₂ are expected to be A) a little less than 109.5^$\circ$. B) 109.5^$\circ$. C) a little more than 109.5^$\circ$. D) 120^$\circ$. E) 180^$\circ$.

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In SCl2, the bond angle is slightly less than 109.5° due to lone pair repulsion. In SO2, the bond angle is also slightly less than 109.5° due to lone pair repulsion. Therefore, in the molecule SClSO2, the lone pair on the sulfur atom will cause the bond angle to be slightly less than 109.5°.

The Bond Angles in SCl2 Are Expected to Be A) ∘\circ∘

The Bond Angles in SCl₂ Are Expected to Be
A) $\circ$