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According to molecular orbital theory, covalent bonds result when atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals.
Minimum energy corresponds to maximum stability.
Two atomic orbitals combine to give a bonding MO and a higher energy antibonding MO.
Electrons in a bonding MO assist in bonding. Electrons in an antibonding MO detract from bonding.
Cylindrically symmetrical bonds are called sigma (
Bond strength is measured by the

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