NEET Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the VSEPR Theory is correct?
The shape of a molecule is determined solely by the number of lone pairs around the central atom.
Electron pairs in the valence shell repel each other and occupy positions that minimize repulsion.
VSEPR Theory can only predict the geometry of p-block elements accurately.
The theoretical basis of VSEPR Theory regarding electron pair repulsions is well understood and widely accepted.
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Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the VSEPR Theory states that the shape of a molecule depends on the number of valence shell electron pairs and that these pairs repel each other, occupying positions that minimize repulsion.
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