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Question
According to Valence bond theory, a bond between two atoms is formed when ______.
Options
fully filled atomic orbitals overlap
half-filled atomic orbitals overlap
non – bonding atomic orbitals overlap
empty atomic orbitals overlap
Solution
According to Valence bond theory, a bond between two atoms is formed when half-filled atomic orbitals overlap.
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