Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements concerning valence bond (VB) theory is/are CORRECT?
1) VB theory can describe molecular bonding in excited states.
2) VB theory assumes that electrons are localized between pairs of atoms.
3) VB theory predicts localized lone pairs of electrons.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 and 3
E) 1,2,and 3
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