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NEET 2016 Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Predict the CORRECT order among the following. bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – bond pair > lone pair – lone pair

A

bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – bond pair > lone pair – lone pair

B

lone pair – bond pair > bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – lone pair

C

lone pair – lone pair > lone pair – bond pair – bond pair > bond pair – bond pair

D

lone pair – lone pair > bond pair – bond pair > bond pair – lone pair – bond pair

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The repulsion order is lone pair-lone pair > lone pair-bond pair > bond pair-bond pair due to the increased electron density in lone pairs.

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