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Why do pairs of electrons in the valence shell repel one another, according to the VSEPR theory?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A Because they have opposite charges
  • B Because they have the same charges
  • C Because they are attracted to each other
  • D Because they have different energies
Solution:
1080 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Because they have the same charges
According to the VSEPR theory, pairs of electrons in the valence shell repel one another because their electron clouds are negatively charged, and like charges repel.

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