Predict the correct order among the following :

1. lone pair - lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair

2. lone pair - lone pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair

3. bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair

4. lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair

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Answer: 1. lone pair - lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair

Key idea (VSEPR): a lone pair is held only by one nucleus, so it is more spread out and repels more strongly than a bond pair.

Order of repulsion: lone pair-lone pair > lone pair-bond pair > bond pair-bond pair. This is option 1.

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