Question

Which statement describes the VSEPR theory?

A.
Electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom have a tendency to attract other nearby electron pairs.

B.
Electrons in the valence shell of an atom exert a repulsive force on other atoms while forming a chemical bond.

C.
Electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom exert a repulsive force on all other electron pairs in the valence shell of the atom.

D.
Electrons in the valence shell exert a repulsive force while completing their octet during the formation of chemical bond.

Answer 1

A.

Electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom have a tendency to attract other nearby electron pairs.

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