Lecture 18: Valence Bond Theory Flashcards by Emma Johnson | Brainscape

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bonding in VB Theory

A

overlapping of orbitals

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orbitals in VB Theory

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they are retained & hybridized

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sigma bonds are

A

head to head overlap

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pi bonds are

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side to side overlap

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weaknesses of VB Theory

A

-bond energy?
-magnetism?
-absorption/ emission?

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strengths of VB Theory

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-easy to apply
-predicts shapes

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