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which atom in a molecule is the focus of vsepr theory? a the atom with …

Question

which atom in a molecule is the focus of vsepr theory?
a the atom with the most valence elections
b the central atom
c the most electronegative atom
d the largest atom

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory focuses on the central atom in a molecule. The theory is used to predict the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs around the central atom.

Answer:

B. the central atom