Which is (are) true about VSEPR theory?

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Lone pair-lone pair repulsion is maximum

Lone pair and double bond occupy equatorial position in trigonal bipyramidal structure

More electronegative atom occupies axial position in trigonal bipyramidal structure

Bigger atoms occupy axial positions in trigonal bipyramidal structure

answer is A, B, D.

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The right response is D. In the trigonal bipyramidal structure, larger atoms are located in the axial position.
According to VSEPR theory, there should be a minimal amount of repulsion in the final shape of the molecule.
The VSEPR hypothesis is supported by options (a), (b), and (c), but not option (d).

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