A in the Context of Valence Bond Theory, Explain the Difference

question 28

Essay

a. In the context of valence bond theory, explain the difference in geometry between a  and a  bond. Use a real molecule to illustrate your answer.
b. What two important differences are there in the properties of  and  bonds, in terms of how they affect the structure and reactivity of molecules?

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