Effect of Lone Pairs on Bond Angles
According to VSEPR theory, which statement best describes the effect of lone pairs on the bond angles in a molecule?
A
Lone pairs decrease bond angles due to increased electron repulsion
B
Lone pairs always result in 90° bond angles regardless of molecular geometry
C
Lone pairs increase bond angles due to decreased electron density
D
Lone pairs have no effect on bond angles in VSEPR theory
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