Assertion : Bond angle of $H_2S$ is smaller than $H_2O$.
Reason : Electronegativity of the central atom increases,bond angle decreases.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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