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If a molecule has both lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons, which type of interaction will typically result in the greatest repulsion?

Options

  1. ALone pair (lp) – Lone pair (lp)
  2. BLone pair (lp) – Bond pair (bp)
  3. CBond pair (bp) – Bond pair (bp)
  4. DIt depends on the specific arrangement of electron pairs.

Correct answer

A. Lone pair (lp) – Lone pair (lp)

Step-by-step solution

The greatest repulsion typically occurs between lone pair (lp) – Lone pair (lp) interactions.

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