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Which of the following statements is NOT correct about valence bond theory?

 

Option: 1

Valence bond theory assumes that electrons are delocalized in atomic orbitals.
 


Option: 2

Valence bond theory can be used to explain the formation of both ionic and covalent bonds.
 


Option: 3

Valence bond theory can be used to predict the shape of molecules.
 


Option: 4

Valence bond theory can be used to explain the magnetic properties of molecules.


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Valence bond theory does not assume that electrons are delocalized in atomic orbitals. Instead, it assumes that electrons can be localized over multiple atomic orbitals.

 

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