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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2023 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q24 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2023 Chemistry Q24: Which one of the following is the basis of VSEPR theory ?

QuestionChemical bonding / VSEPR

Which one of the following is the basis of VSEPR theory ?

  1. (a) Number of bonded pairs of electrons around central atom
  2. (b) Number of lone pairs of electrons around central atom
  3. (c) Number of bonded and lone pairs of electrons around central atom
  4. (d) Number of hybrid orbital atoms of central atom

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