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According to VSEPR theory, the shape of a molecule is determined by

Athe colour of the element
Btemperature
Crepulsion between electron pairs around the central atom
Dthe atomic mass
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. repulsion between electron pairs around the central atom
VSEPR: electron pairs (bonding + lone) arrange to minimise repulsion, fixing the molecular geometry.
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