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Predict the correct order of repulsions among the following :

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Lone pair – lone pair gt lone pair – bond pair gt bond pair – bond pair

B

Lone pair – lone pair gt bond pair – bond pair gt lone pair – bond pair

C

Bond pair – bond pair gt lone pair – bond pair gt lone pair – lone pair

D

Lone pair – bond pair gt bond pair – bond pair gt lone pair – lone pair

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The correct Answer is:
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According to VSEPR theory the repulsion forces between electrons follow this decreasing order :
`lp-lp gt lp-lp gt bp-bp`.
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