Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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ISBN: 9781285199030
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Valence Bond Theory
Quantum mechanical treatment of valence bond theory refers to the relationship established between the quantum mechanical theory and the valence bond theory to describe the chemical bonding in a particular molecule.
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What is the geometric structure of the SiF 4 molecule? How many pairs of valence electrons are present on The silicon atom of SiF 4 ? What are the approximate F — Si — F bond angles in SiF 4 ?

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