Question

what does the vsepr theory predict?
a. valence electrons will pair up with electrons from another atom.
b. valence electrons around a nucleus will pair up whenever possible.
c. valence electron pairs are transferred from a central atom to bonding atoms.
d. valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible.

Explanation:

VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory states that valence - electron pairs around a central atom repel each other and will position themselves to be as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion and determine the molecular geometry.

Answer:

D. Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible.