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This chapter considers the electronic states of molecules, the formation of molecular bonds and the simplifications that are introduced through the use of group theory. We organize our discussion in this chapter in terms of a general discussion of molecular energy levels; the general concept of equivalence; the concept of directed valence bonding; the application of the directed valence bond concept to various molecules, including bond strengths in directed valence bonds; and finally σ and π bonding.
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(2008). Electronic States of Molecules and Directed Valence. In: Group Theory. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-32899-5_7
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