Which of the following is FALSE regarding Valence Bond Theory (VBT)?

A. The formation of a covalent bond arises from the overlap of atomic orbitals.

B. Bond strength increases as the distance between atoms decreases indefinitely.

C. Hybrid orbitals differ in shape as the atomic orbitals they are mixed from.

D. The total number of hybrid orbitals formed equals the sum of all atomic orbitals in a molecule.

Question

Which of the following is FALSE regarding Valence Bond Theory (VBT)?

A.    The formation of a covalent bond arises from the overlap of atomic orbitals.

B.    Bond strength increases as the distance between atoms decreases indefinitely.

C.    Hybrid orbitals differ in shape as the atomic orbitals they are mixed from.

D.    The total number of hybrid orbitals formed equals the sum of all atomic orbitals in a molecule.

hunter3506 · Answer

which one do you think it is

Elite · Answer

B is false because how strong a covalent bond is would depend on the extent of the overlap between the atomic orbitals that are involved, and not the inherent distance between the atoms.