Which of the following statements is FALSE? A) VSEPR theory is based on the simple idea that electron groups repel each other. B) The preferred geometry of a molecule is the one in which the electron groups have minimum separation. C) CO₂ has linear electron and molecular geometry. D) BF₃has trigonal planar electron and molecular geometry.

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The preferred geometry of a molecule is the one in which the electron groups have maximum separation, not minimum separation, to minimize repulsion.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE