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Question
What is the correct order of repulsion strength between electron pairs?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Lone pairs offer more repulsion than bonding pairs because they are closer to the nucleus and occupy more space. The order of repulsion is: lone pair-lone pair (greatest), lone pair-bonding pair (intermediate), and bonding pair-bonding pair (lowest).
Hint
Lone pairs exert stronger repulsive forces than bonding pairs.