Retire the hybrid atomic orbital? not so fast

• Autores: Nivaldo J. Tro
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 89, Nº 5, 2012, págs. 567-568
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This letter is a response to Alexander Grushow's article, "Is It Time To Retire the Hybrid Atomic Orbital?" This letter suggests reasons for why valence bond theory and the associated hybrid atomic orbitals should continue to be taught in the chemistry curriculum.