Answer
The geometry of the overlapping orbitals.
Work Step by Step
In valence bond theory, the geometry of the overlapping orbitals determines the shape of the molecule.
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321809246
ISBN 13:
978-0-32180-924-7
Chapter 10 - Sections 10.1-10.8 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 474: 9
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
