Which of the following postulates correctly belong to Valence Bond Theory (VBT)? β Chemical Bonding Chemistry Question
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Which of the following postulates correctly belong to Valence Bond Theory (VBT)?
Answer: A,C,D
π‘ Solution & Explanation
Statement B is incorrect. According to VBT, to stabilize the system and obey the Pauli exclusion principle, the resulting bond must acquire a pair of electrons with *opposite* spins, not parallel spins. The other statements are fundamental VBT postulates.
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