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Which theory proposes that the stereochemistry of an atom in a molecule is determined primarily by the repulsive interactions amongst all the electron pairs in its valence shell?

Option: 1

Lewis theory


Option: 2

VSEPR theory


Option: 3

Coordination theory


Option: 4

Hybridization theory


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The valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory is a model used to predict 3-D molecular geometry based on the number of valence shell electron bond pairs among the atoms in a molecule or ion. This model assumes that electron pairs will arrange themselves to minimize repulsion effects from one another.

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