Consider the molecules $CH_4$,$NH_3$ and $H_2O$. Which of the given statements is false?

  • A
    The $H-O-H$ bond angle in $H_2O$ is smaller than the $H-N-H$ bond angle in $NH_3$.
  • B
    The $H-C-H$ bond angle in $CH_4$ is larger than the $H-N-H$ bond angle in $NH_3$.
  • C
    The $H-C-H$ bond angle in $CH_4$,the $H-N-H$ bond angle in $NH_3$,and the $H-O-H$ bond angle in $H_2O$ are all greater than $90^{\circ}$.
  • D
    The $H-O-H$ bond angle in $H_2O$ is larger than the $H-C-H$ bond angle in $CH_4$.

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