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Which of the following pairs show maximum repulsion?

A
Lone pair-lone pair
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Lone pair-bond pair
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Bond pair-bond pair
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Bond pair-free radical pair
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Solution

The correct option is A Lone pair-lone pair
The order of electron repulsion is given as follows:
Lone pair- Lone pair > Lone pair- Bond pair > Bond pair- Bond pair
Hence, option A is the right answer.

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