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Chemistry: Principles and Practice

3rd Edition

ISBN:9780534420123

Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter10: Molecular Structure And Bonding Theories

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.101QE: The molecular orbital diagram of NO shown in Figure 10.47 also applies to OF. Draw the complete...

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how is molecular orbital theory an improvement of valence bond theory?

valence bond theory is too complicated because the orbital overlap is hard to draw. MO is easier

MO theory allows us to directly solve schrodingers equation for a molecule

valence bond theory is oversimplification because it uses atomic orbitals in a molecular context. mo corrects for this

MO theory is not an improvement becayse it requires too much math

Definition Definition Theory that explains how individual atomic orbitals with an unpaired electron each, come close to each other and overlap to form a molecular orbital giving a covalent bond. VBT gives a quantum mechanical approach to the formation of covalent bonds with the help of wave functions using attractive and repulsive energies when two atoms are brought from infinity to their internuclear distance.

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