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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