JEE Main Chemistry question

The shape of molecules is decided by

(A)Sigma bondsCorrect
(B)-bonds
(C)Both sigma and -bonds
(D)Neither sigma nor -bonds

Answer: (A)

Solution

The basic geometry of a molecule, as predicted by VSEPR theory, is determined by the arrangement of sigma bond pairs and lone pairs around the central atom;

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Question ID VK-133366