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valence-bond theory |
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valence-bond theory [′vā·ləns ¦bänd ‚thē·ə·rē] (chemistry) A theory of the structure of chemical compounds according to which the principal requirements for the formation of a covalent bond are a pair of electrons and suitably oriented electron orbitals on each of the atoms being bonded; the geometry of the atoms in the resulting coordination polyhedron is coordinated with the orientation of the orbitals on the central atom. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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