The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory

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The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory, Geometry of Molecules Containing Five Bond Pairs and One Lone Pair and, Geometry of Molecules Containing Three Bond Pairs and Two Lone Pairs

Important Questions on The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory

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What is non bonded electron pair repulsion?

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Give a brief account of VSEPR theory what are the geometries of the molecules in which central atom has two three and four pairs of electrons? Give one examples for each.

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When iodine is dissolved in aqueous potassium iodide, the shape of the species formed is :

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Write the formula of the noble gas species which is isostructural with IBr2-.

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Which noble gas species is isostructural with BrO3-.

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Which noble gas species is isostructural with ICl.

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Give reasons for the highest repulsion between lone pairs of electrons as compared to the bond pair-bond pair repulsions in a molecule.

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The repulsive interaction of electron pairs follows the order

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According to VSEPR theory, the correct order of repulsion is

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Assertion. H-S-H bond angle in H2S is closer to 90° but H-O-H bond angle in H2O is 104.5°.

Reason. lp-lp repulsion is stronger in H2S than in H2O.

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What is a significant outcome of the disinvestment policy in India?

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What was one of the main objectives of the public sector during the early years of India's independence?

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The shape/structure of XeF5- and XeO3F2 respectively are:

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Aqueous solution of complex K4FeCN6 gives test of which ion ?

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Which of the following does not show octahedral geometry?