lecture 6 - valence bond theory

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When is a covalent bond formed?

When orbitals of 2 atoms overlap sharing an electron pair.

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when are sigma bonds formed?

bonds with one region of orbital overlap.

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when are pi-bonds formed?

bonds with two regions of orbital overlap.

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What does resonance do to the system?

Resonance distributes electrons (deloccalisation) and thereby lowers the energy of the system.