Consider the two species BH₂ and H₂O. Use the Walsh approach to explain: a) Bond angle differences between the two systems b) Absorption wavelength differences between the two systems.

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Consider the two species BH₂ and H₂O*. Use the Walsh approach to
explain:
a) Bond angle differences between the two systems
b) Absorption wavelength differences between the two systems.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the two species BH₂ and H₂O*. Use the Walsh approach to explain: a) Bond angle differences between the two systems b) Absorption wavelength differences between the two systems.
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