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a

The repulsive interaction of electron pairs decreases in the order lp – lp > lp – bp > bp – bp.

b

The VSEPR theory is able to predict geometry of a large number of molecules

c

According to VSEPR theory, the shape of a molecule depends upon the number of valence shell electron pairs (bonded or nonbonded) around the central atom

d

The molecular geometry of BF3 molecule is linear according to VSEPR theory.

answer is D.

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The molecular geometry of BF3  molecule is trigonal planar according to VSEPR theory

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