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Published on: August 12, 2026
Predict the correct order among the following :
A
bond pair ‐ bond pair 
lone pair ‐ bond pair 
lone pair ‐ lone pair
lone pair ‐ bond pair lone pair ‐ lone pair
B
lone pair ‐ bond pair 
bond pair ‐ bond pair 
lone pair ‐ lone pair
bond pair ‐ bond pair lone pair ‐ lone pair
C
lone pair ‐ lone pair 
lone pair ‐ bond pair 
bond pair ‐ bond pair
lone pair ‐ bond pair bond pair ‐ bond pair
D
lone pair ‐ lone pair 
bond pair ‐ bond pair 
lone pair ‐ bond pair
bond pair ‐ bond pair lone pair ‐ bond pair
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
According to VSEPR theory the repulsive forces between lone pair and lone pair are greater than between lone pair and bond pair which are further greater than bond pair and bond pair.
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