Question

explain the formation of CH3 by valence bond theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

• Valence bond and molecular orbital theories are used to explain chemical bonding.
• Two atoms that have unpaired electrons in their orbitals can overlap to give rise to a chemical bond.
• A sigma bond ( forms when two atomic orbitals overlap between the nuclei of two atoms (also known as the internuclear axis )
• occur when two atomic orbitals overlap outside of the space between the nuclei (outside of the internuclear axis).
• The strongest bonds form with maximum overlap between orbitals.