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8.1 Valence Bond Theory

Bonds as overlapping atomic orbitals, with the end-on overlap of a sigma bond distinguished from the side-on overlap of a pi bond.

Chemistry 2e, 8.1 Valence Bond Theory

Adapted from General Chemistry © 2019 Rice University. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Sources: Chemistry 2e, Chemistry: Atoms First 2e. Imported at revision 32c7196.