A atomic orbitals of the bonding atoms must overlap for a bond to form electron domains in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to minimize repulsions c) regions of electron density in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to maximize overlap D hybrid orbitals will form as necessary to, as closely as possible, achieve spherical symmetry E) regions of electron density on an atom will organize themselves so as to maximize s-character

A atomic orbitals of the bonding atoms must overlap for a bond to form electron domains in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to minimize repulsions c) regions of electron density in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to maximize overlap D hybrid orbitals will form as necessary to, as closely as possible, achieve spherical symmetry E) regions of electron density on an atom will organize themselves so as to maximize s-character

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics And Molecular Structure

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