Question

a true
b false
check it
the repulsion between different types of electron pairs is always
the same in magnitude.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall VSEPR theory

According to the Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory, different types of electron pairs (bonding pairs and non - bonding/lone pairs) have different magnitudes of repulsion.

Step2: Compare repulsion magnitudes

Lone pair - lone pair repulsion is greater than lone pair - bonding pair repulsion, and lone pair - bonding pair repulsion is greater than bonding pair - bonding pair repulsion.

Answer:

b. FALSE