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What is the bond angle in AlH3 - (Aluminium hydride anion)? VSEPR theory says it will be 109° ~ 110° While Drago's rule says that it will be 90° ~ 95°

What is the bond angle in AlH3 - (Aluminium hydride anion)?
VSEPR theory says it will be 109° ~ 110°
While Drago's rule says that it will be 90° ~ 95°
 

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1 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Dear Nikhil
just combine each hydrogen to each of aluminium's 3 outer electrons. since there are no lone pairs the shape should be trigonal-planar and bond angle of 120 degrees.

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