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B
lp−lp
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C
lp−bp
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D
Equal
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Solution
The correct option is Clp−lp A bonding pair in a σ , on average lies further from the atom that a non - bonding pair, which is closer to the +ve nucleus.
the force of repulsion between two negetive charge is proportional to 1r2.
where r2 is the seperaration . Since r2 is less for non-bonding pairs, the repulsion is greater. (since they are inversely related)