Which of the Following Statements Regarding Valence Bond Theory Is $\sigma$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding valence bond theory is true?

• A)Hybrid orbitals cannot contain lone pairs of electrons.
• B)A single bond can be described as an electron pair in a \(\sigma\) bond that is localized between two atoms.
• C)A double bond can be described as two \(\pi\) bonds occupied by four electrons.
• D)The magnetic properties of a molecule are readily explained.
• E)There is no provision for atoms with expanded octets.

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