Saturday, September 16, 2017

theoretical chemistry - Why is the resonance concept not required in molecular orbital theory?


In valence bond theory, resonance plays a pivoting role; why isn't such concept needed in MO theory? Why is it told that "MO theory provides a global, delocalized perspective on chemical bonding"?


(This is a follow up to What is actually the difference between valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory?)




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periodic trends - Comparing radii in lithium, beryllium, magnesium, aluminium and sodium ions

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