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The VSEPR theory is used to predict:

Answer: Shape of molecules.

  • A Shape of molecules
  • B Type of bond
  • C Ionic character
  • D Bond energy

Correct answer: A. Shape of molecules

Explanation: VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory predicts molecular geometry based on electron pair repulsion.

Linear180 deg, e.g. CO2Trigonal Planar120 deg, e.g. BF3Tetrahedral109.5 deg, e.g. CH4Trigonal Bipyramidale.g. PCl5Octahedrale.g. SF6

VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape from the number of bonding and lone electron pairs around the central atom.

Concept context

Understand how atoms join to form molecules. Covers ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridization (sp, sp², sp³), molecular orbital theory, bond polarity, and intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding.

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