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Published on: August 12, 2026
Predict the correct order among the following.
A
lone pair-lone pair > bond pair-bond pair > lone pair-bond pair
B
bond pair-bond pair > lone pair-bond pair > lone pair-lone pair
C
lone pair-bond pair > bond pair-bond pair > lone pair-lone pair
D
lone pair-lone pair > lone pair-bond pair 
bond pair-bond pair
bond pair-bond pair
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
According to the postulate of VSEFR theory, a lone pair occupies more space than a bonding
pair, since it lies closer to the central atom. This means that the repulsion between the different electron pairs follow the order. 
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