Multiple Choice
The valence shell electron pair repulsion theory is based on the concept that
A) only two electrons can occupy an atomic orbital.
B) the position and speed of the electron are somewhat uncertain.
C) electron pairs tend to stay as far apart as possible to minimize repulsions between them.
D) electronegativity tends to promote the formation of polar bonds.
E) electrons are added to the lowest energy atomic orbitals first.
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