Which of the following statements is correct about the bent structure?

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The bent structure has bond angles around the central atom very close to the 105°, which is the ideal bond angle for a tetrahedral geometry with one lone pair. Choice A is incorrect as it only describes the general characteristics of the bent structure and not a specific geometry. Choice B is incorrect as the bent structure is the shape of molecules such as water or sulfur dioxide, not ammonia. Choice D is incorrect as only statement C is correct.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct About the Bent