What is the primary reason for the shape of the water molecule?

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What is the primary reason for the shape of the water molecule?
  1. Electronegativity
  2. Lone pair repulsion
  3. Bond length
  4. Molecular weight

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Q: What is the primary reason for the shape of the water molecule?
Solution: The bent shape of the water molecule is due to the repulsion between the two lone pairs on the oxygen atom.
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