NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
What is the primary reason for the shape of a molecule according to VSEPR theory?
The number of valence shell electron pairs around the central atom.
The type of hybridisation involved in bond formation.
The presence of lone pairs on surrounding atoms.
The electronegativity of the central atom.
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Detailed Explanation
VSEPR theory states that the shape of a molecule depends on the number of valence shell electron pairs (bonded or nonbonded) around the central atom, as they repel each other to minimize repulsion and maximize distance.
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