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What does the VSEPR theory predict?

A. Valence electrons will pair up with electrons from another atom.

B. Valence electron pairs are transferred from a central atom to bonding atoms.

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

D. Valence electrons around a nucleus will pair up whenever possible.​

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I believe it's (C). Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formal definition that is the basis for VSEPR is as follows:

Pairs of electrons in the valence shell of a central atom of a molecule repel each other and take up positions as far apart as possible.

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