Question

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

Answer 1

VSEPR theory

Step-by-step 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.