For the last two or three decades molecular-orbital theory has been the main foundation of descriptions of molecular structure. In recent years, however, there
This reference on current VB theory and applications presents a practical system that can be applied to a variety of chemical problems in a uniform manner. Afte
Valence bond (VB) theory, which builds the descriptions of molecules from those of its constituent parts, provided the first successful quantum mechanical treat
Structure and Bonding covers introductory atomic and molecular theory as given in first and second year undergraduate courses at university level. This book exp