What does the VSEPR theory describe

The shape of a molecule based on the number of electron pairs on the valence shell of its central atom

Explanation:

The improvement of the Sidgwick-Powell theory came to be known as the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory (VSEPR). This theory approaches the determination of molecular shape from the perspective of the number of electron pairs on the valence shell of the central atom in the molecule.

Electron pairs on the valence shells of atoms leads to repulsion. Repulsion between two lone pairs is greater than repulsion between a lone pair and a bond pair which is also greater than repulsion between two bond pairs.

Lone pairs cause more repulsion, hence they distort molecules from the ideal shape predicted based on their electron domain geometry.