NEET | 2016Chemical BondingEasy
Question
Predict the correct order among the following:
Options
A.
Lone pair - lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair
B.
Lone pair - lone pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair
C.
Bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
D.
Lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
Solution
As per VSEPR theory, overall order of Repulsion is
BP - BP < BP - LP < LP - LP
(Repulsion) (Repulsion) (Repulsion)
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