The Basis of the VSEPR Model of Molecular Bonding Is

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Multiple Choice

The basis of the VSEPR model of molecular bonding is ________.

• A)regions of electron density on an atom will organize themselves so as to maximize s-character
• B)regions of electron density in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to maximize overlap
• C)atomic orbitals of the bonding atoms must overlap for a bond to form
• D)electron domains in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to minimize repulsions
• E)hybrid orbitals will form as necessary to, as closely as possible, achieve spherical symmetry

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