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Which of the following statements is incorrect postulates of VSEPR theory?

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a

The shape of a molecule depends upon the number of valence shell electron pairs (bonded or non-bonded) around the central atom

b

The valence shell is taken as a sphere with the electron pairs localising on the spherical surface  at minimum distance from one another

c

Pairs of electrons in the valence shell repel one another since their electron clouds are negatively charged

d

These pairs of electrons tend to occupy such positions in space that minimise repulsion and thus maximise distance between them

answer is D.

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Statement (d) is incorrect.
It’s correct form is taken as a sphere with the electron pairs localising on the spherical surface at maximum distance from one another. Rest other statements are correct.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect postulates of VSEPR theory?