Question:

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The dihedral angles in \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) in gaseous phase is \(90.2^\circ\) and in solid phase is \(111.5^\circ\).

Reason R : The change in dihedral angle in solid and gaseous phase is due to the difference in the intermolecular forces.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below for A and R.

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Recall the actual values: the dihedral angle of H2O2 is 111.5 degrees in the gas phase and 90.2 degrees in the solid phase.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • A is correct but R is not correct.
  • Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • A is not correct but R is correct.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) has a non-planar, open-book structure. Its dihedral angle is \(111.5^\circ\) in the gas phase and \(90.2^\circ\) in the solid phase (NCERT).
Assertion A states the values the other way round (90.2 in gas, 111.5 in solid), so A is incorrect.
In the solid phase, strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding squeezes the dihedral angle to a smaller value, so the change is due to differing intermolecular forces. Reason R is correct.
A is not correct but R is correct.
Answer: (4) A is not correct but R is correct.
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