Explain why it is necessary to hybridize atomic orbitals when applying the valence bond methodthat is, why

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Explain why it is necessary to hybridize atomic orbitals when applying the valence bond method—that is, why are there so few molecules that can be described by the overlap of pure atomic orbitals only?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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