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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is the correct order of repulsion between electron pairs?
Options
A Bonding pair-bonding pair > Lone pair-bonding pair > Lone pair-lone pair
B Lone pair-lone pair > Lone pair-bonding pair > Bonding pair-bonding pair
Correct Answer
C All pairs have equal repulsion
D Bonding pairs repel more than lone pairs
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lone pairs offer more repulsion than bonding pairs. The order of repulsion is: Greatest repulsion: Lone pair - lone pair, then Lone pair - bonding pair, and Lowest repulsion: Bonding pair - bonding pair.

Hint

The notes provide this specific order of repulsion.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 862 of 1872
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