Predict the correct order among the following : (a) bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
Predict the correct order among the following :
(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
(d) lone pair - lone pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair
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The correct option is: (c) lone pair - lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair
Explanation:
According to VSEPR theory the repulsive forces between lone pair and lone pair are greater than between lone pair and bond pair which are further greater than bond pair and bond pair.
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