NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
What does the VSEPR theory primarily depend on to predict the geometry of a molecule?
The number of valence shell electron pairs around the central atom
The electronegativity differences between bonded atoms
The presence of ionic bonds in the molecule
The size of the central atom compared to surrounding atoms
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Detailed Explanation
The VSEPR theory states that the shape of a molecule is determined by the number of valence shell electron pairs (bonded or nonbonded) around the central atom, as mentioned in the provided NCERT context.
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