Question

the goal of the vsepr model is to arrange the position of the atoms and lone pairs surrounding the central atom in a manner that minimizes _____.
○ the number of electrons
○ lone pairs
○ repulsion
○ space and size

Explanation:

The Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) model arranges atoms and lone pairs around a central atom to minimize electron - pair repulsions. Electron pairs (bonding and non - bonding) repel each other, and the model aims to find the geometry that reduces these repulsions for a more stable molecular structure.

Answer:

C. repulsion