JEE Main Chemistry question

According to VSEPR theory, the repulsion between different pairs (lone or bond) of electrons obeys the order

(A)- > - > -
(B)- > - > -
(C)- > - > -Correct
(D)- > - > -

Answer: (C)

Solution

Lone pairs are held closer to the nucleus and occupy more space than bond pairs (which are shared between two nuclei and hence more confined), so repulsion decreases in

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