In addition to forming - and -types of bonds similar to the way that neighboring p-orbitals overlap,

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In addition to forming σ- and π-types of bonds similar to the way that neighboring p-orbitals overlap, neighboring d-orbitals may overlap to form δ -bonds.

(a) Draw overlap diagrams showing three different ways in which δ-orbitals can combine to form bonds.

(b) Place the three types of dOd bonds (σ , π, and δ) in the likely order of strongest to weakest.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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