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Why do lone pair electrons in a molecule occupy more space than bonding pairs?

Options

  1. ABecause lone pairs have a stronger attraction to the central atom.
  2. BBecause bonding pairs are shared between two atoms.
  3. CBecause bonding pairs have greater repulsion.
  4. DBecause lone pairs are localized on the central atom.

Correct answer

B. Because bonding pairs are shared between two atoms.

Step-by-step solution

Lone pair electrons occupy more space because each bonding pair is shared between two atoms, leading to greater repulsion between lone pairs.

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