Write the important principles of VSEPR theory to predict the shape of

1.	Write the important principles of VSEPR theory to predict the shape of molecules.
Answer» Solution :(i) The shape of a molecule depends upon the no. of electron pairs AROUND the CENTRAL atom. (ii) There is a repulsive force between the electron pairs, which TEND to repel one another. (iii) The electron pairs in SPACE tend to occupy such POSITIONS that they are at maximum distance, so that the repulsive force will be minimum. (iv) A multiple bond is treated as if it is a single bond and the remaining electron pairs which constitute the bond may be regarded as single super pair.

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