Answer:
The minimum bond angle opted by the given molecule is [tex]\rm 180\;^0[/tex].
Explanation:
The VSEPR theory proposes that in a molecule each atom tries to occupy the position where it faces minimum repulsion from the adjoining elements.
The given compound in the question is [tex]\rm X\; ---Y\; ---X[/tex].
The compound is consisted of two elements and the electron pairs results in the [tex]\rm sp^2[/tex] hybridization state of the compound. The compound opted linear geometry where the elements are arranged in a single line bonded to one another.
For the linear geometry compound the bond angle for opting the maximum stability and minimum repulsion will be [tex]\rm 180\;^0[/tex].
The smallest bond angle for the given molecule will be [tex]\rm 180\;^0[/tex].
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