The valence bond theory explains the shape, the formation and directional properties of bonds in polyatomic molecules like CH 4, NH 3 and H 2 O etc, in terms of

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The valence bond theory explains the shape, the formation and directional properties of bonds in polyatomic molecules like CH 4, NH 3 and H 2 O etc, in terms of (A) overlapping of atomic orbitals (B) hybridisation of atomic orbitals (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) None of the above

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Correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b)

Q. The valence bond theory explains the shape, the formation and directional properties of bonds in polyatomic molecules like CH4​,NH3​ and H2​O etc, in terms of

overlapping of atomic orbitals

hybridisation of atomic orbitals

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b)

Q. The valence bond theory explains the shape, the formation and directional properties of bonds in polyatomic molecules like $C H_{4}, N H_{3}$ and $H_{2} O$ etc, in terms of