Which idea behind the shape of molecules includes the concept that electrostatic repulsion between electron pairs surrounding an

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Which idea behind the shape of molecules includes the concept that electrostatic repulsion between electron pairs surrounding an

atom causes these pairs to be separated as far as possible

Chemistry

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Vladimir79 [104] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-14T20:07:12+03:00

Answer:

VSEPR theory

Explanation:

The valence shell electron pair repulsion theory was propounded by Gillespie and Nylom (1957).

The entire idea of the VSEPR theory is that the shape of a molecule depends on the electrostatic repulsion between electron pairs surrounding the central atom in a molecule which causes these pairs to be separated as far as possible.

The shapes of many molecules can be accurately predicted based on this model.