VSEPR Theory
- VSEPR Theory stands for Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory.
- It is used to predict the shape of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.
- The theory states that electron pairs around a central atom arrange themselves to minimize repulsion.
- Both bonding pairs and lone pairs of electrons influence molecular geometry.
- Lone pairs occupy more space than bonding pairs due to greater repulsion.
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