NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The shape of a molecule depends upon the number of valence shell electron pairs around the central atom.
Reason (R): The VSEPR theory is able to predict the geometry of molecules accurately because the valence shell is considered as a sphere.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as per VSEPR theory. However, the reason is false because the theory’s accuracy in predicting molecular geometry is due to considering electron pair repulsions, not the spherical nature of the valence shell.
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