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What causes a molecule to have a bent shape instead of linear?

A. Repulsion between protons forcing the bonding atoms out of line
B. Attractions between the bonding atoms pulling the bonds toward each other
C. Lone electron pairs pushing the bonding electrons out of line
D. Intermolecular forces pushing the atoms out of line and toward each other​

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Answer:

c

Explanation:

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Lone pair of electrons pushing the bonding electrons out of line causes a molecule to have a bent shape instead of linear. Hence, Option (C) is Correct.

What is VSEPR theory ?

Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, is a model used in chemistry to predict the geometry of individual molecules from the number of electron pairs surrounding their central atoms.

It is also named the Gillespie-Nyholm theory after its two main developers, Ronald Gillespie and Ronald Nyholm.

Therefore according to VSEPR theory , Lone pair of electrons pushing the bonding electrons out of line causes a molecule to have a bent shape instead of linear. Hence, Option (C) is Correct.

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