Chemistry-VSEPR Theory
NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The VSEPR theory accurately predicts the geometry of molecules with small energy differences between possible structures. | Reason (R): The VSEPR theory is based on minimising electron pair repulsions to maximise distances between electron pairs.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The VSEPR theory is able to predict the geometry of molecules accurately even when the energy difference between possible structures is very small, due to its basis on electron pair repulsion minimization.
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