Which of the following statements best describes valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory?
A Electron groups around the central atom arrange themselves in such a way as to maximize the repulsion between themselves.
B Electron groups around the central atom arrange themselves in such a way as to minimize the distance between themselves.
C Core electrons within the central atom arrange themselves in such a way at to maximize the distance between themselves.
D Electron groups around the central atom arrange themselves in such a way as to maximize the distance between themselves.
E Bonded atoms around the central arrange themselves in such a way as to maximize the distance between themselves.