Question
We have learned that valence bond theory helps us to predict sigma and pi bonding in molecules. All of the following statements about molecular bonding are true, but which statement best summarizes the most basic premise for bonding in a molecule? The SN value is very important for predicting bond behavior. An atom always has to have at least one available orbital with one unpaired electron in order to form a bond. The atomic number helps you to determine the electron configuration of an atom. sigma and pis bonds are the result of interactions between unpaired electrons.
Explanation / Answer
b