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What important difference between lone pairs and bonding pairs of electrons did Nyholm and Gillespie explain?

Options

  1. ABonding pairs are localized on the central atom.
  2. BBonding pairs occupy more space than lone pairs.
  3. CLone pairs are shared between two atoms.
  4. DLone pairs have greater repulsion than bonding pairs.

Correct answer

B. Bonding pairs occupy more space than lone pairs.

Step-by-step solution

Nyholm and Gillespie explained that bonding pairs of electrons occupy more space compared to lone pairs of electrons.

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