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The molecular orbital description of
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Molecular orbital theory: Molecular orbital theory explains about the bonding, non-bonding and anti-bonding orbitals present in molecule. A bond is generally formed in bonding electrons that shows the maximum presence of electrons than in anti-bonding electrons. Molecular orbital theory also explains about the magnetic properties of molecule.
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