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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

In molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial position to minimize

A
Lone pair-bond pair repulsion only
B
Bond pair-bond pair repulsion only
C
Lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair repulsion
D
Lone pair-lone pair repulsion only

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