Which of the following statements correctly describe the basic concepts and uses of VSEPR theory:
I.The VSEPR theory is used for estimating bond angles.
II.The VSEPR theory is used for predicting electronegativities.
III.The VSEPR theory is helpful in predicting polarity.
IV.The VSEPR theory states that electron pairs repel each other.
V.The VSEPR theory uses valence electron counting for structure prediction.
A)I,II,III,IV
B)I,II,IV,V
C)I,II,III,V
D)II,III,IV,V
E)I,III,IV,V

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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory is used for estimating bond angles (I), predicting the shape of molecules which helps in determining polarity (III), states that electron pairs repel each other which is fundamental to its predictions (IV), and uses valence electron counting for predicting the structure of molecules (V). It does not predict electronegativities (II).

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describe the Basic Concepts