Question

in the vsepr theory model, basic electron - pair geometries arise when the space between the pairs is__________. minimized reduced maximized neutralized question 6 1 pts the electron - pair geometry around a central atom is not the same thing as its molecular structure. true false

Explanation:

1. In VSEPR theory, electron - pairs repel each other. Basic electron - pair geometries form when the repulsion is minimized, which means the space between pairs is maximized to reduce repulsion.
2. Electron - pair geometry considers all electron pairs (bonding and non - bonding) around a central atom, while molecular structure only considers the bonding pairs and the positions of atoms. So they are not the same.

Answer:

1. C. maximized
2. True