Which of the following concepts is NOT of valence bond theory?

Which of the following concepts is NOT of valence bond theory?
  1. Covalent character of bond
  2. Shielding effect of electrons
  3. Delocalisation of electron over the two nuclei
  4. Combination of atomic orbitals to give molecular orbitals

Solution

Combination of atomic orbitals to given molecular orbitals is concept of molecular orbital theory (MOT).

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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