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Why does the molecular orbital model do a better job in explaining the bonding in $\mathrm{NO}^{-}$ and $\mathrm{NO}$ the hybrid orbital model?
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The molecular orbital model describes the behavior of electrons in molecules in terms of combinations of atomic orbitals, which form molecular orbitals. On the other hand, the hybrid orbital model is a simplified model that combines atomic orbitals to form new Show more…
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