Consider the following structures:

Which of the following options correctly compares the bond angles?
1. θ1>θ2>θ3>θ4
2 θ1>θ3>θ4>θ2
3. θ3>θ1>θ2>θ4
4. θ1>θ3>θ2>θ4
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Which among the following concepts is not introduced by the Valence Bond theory?
1. Partial ionic character of a covalent bond. 
2. The number of lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons decide the shape of the molecules.
3. Delocalisation of electrons over two nuclei. 
4. Shielding effect of electrons.
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Which of the following correctly represents the decreasing order of bond angles for NH₃, PH₃, NF₃, and PF₃?

1. NH3 > PH3 > NF3  > PF3   

2. NH3 > NF3 >  PH3  > PF3  

3. NH3 > NF3 >  PF3  > PH3   

4. NH3 > PF3 > NF3  > PH3

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Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): SF4 has two significant lp-bp repulsions.

Reason (R): Its shape is a see-saw.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is False but (R) is True.
4. (A) is True but (R) is False.
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