Which of the following is required for the determination of the VSEPR model and the molecular shape?
A) Atomic mass
B) Number of protons
C) Oxidation number
D) Lewis structure
E) None of the answers is correct.

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The VSEPR model (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion model) is based on the arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom. The Lewis structure provides information about the distribution of electrons and bonding pairs in a molecule, which is crucial to determine the geometry and shape of the molecule according to the VSEPR model. Atomic mass, number of protons, and oxidation number are not relevant for this purpose.

Which of the Following Is Required for the Determination of the VSEPR