What is VSEPR theory? It is (Choose the best answer)   Question 9 options:   A)  to predict the geometry of a molecule based on its Lewis structure   B)  valence electron pairs are as far away from each other as possible   C)  to minimize the repulsion between valence electron pairs.   D)  All of above

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What is VSEPR theory? It is (Choose the best answer)

 

Question 9 options:

 

A) 

to predict the geometry of a molecule based on its Lewis structure

 

B) 

valence electron pairs are as far away from each other as possible

 

C) 

to minimize the repulsion between valence electron pairs.

 

D) 

All of above

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