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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2014🎓 HS🔄 Round 6#️⃣ Q23❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the central tenets of Valence Bond Theory?

W) Whenever possible, a bond involving p or d electrons will orient in the direction that minimizes overlap
X) The extent of the overlap depends on the shapes and directions of the orbitals
Y) The p and d orbitals have more electron density in one direction than in the other
Z) All orbitals of the same type have the same energy
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