Chem Bonding Flashcards

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VSEPR Theory
(Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion)

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  1. electron pairs & central atom r arranged as far apart as possible to minimise repulsion
  2. lone pair-lone pair repulsion > lone pair -bond pair repulsion > bond pair-bond pair repulsion
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