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What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule, according to the VSEPR theory?

Options

  1. AThe central atom's charge
  2. BThe number of valence shell electron pairs around the central atom
  3. CThe size of the central atom
  4. DThe electronegativity of the central atom

Correct answer

B. The number of valence shell electron pairs around the central atom

Step-by-step solution

According to the VSEPR theory, the shape of a molecule depends on the number of valence shell electron pairs (bonded or non-bonded) around the central atom.

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