Lone pairs

[Elizabeth Harty 1A]

Why are lone pairs more likely to be found in certain places?

[nicolely2F]

Because they cause strong repulsion, so there will be a certain arrangement in which they will be in balance. This is described by the shapes in the VSEPR theory

[Justin Ko 4C]

Electron pairs in bonding pairs repel lone pair electrons, so in the VSEPR model, electron pairs will be placed as far away from each other as possible.

[Pablo 1K]

Lone pairs are placed as far as possible to minimize electron repulsion.

[jisulee1C]

Depending on the shape and structure, the lone electrons can be either found on axial or equatorial electrons. This depends on the fact that electrons want to be placed far away from each other because electron electron repulsion is the greatest repulsion.