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In molecular orbital theory, what is a non bonding orbital?
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1 of 3In order to know what is a nonbonding orbital, in molecular orbital theory, analyze the explanation below.
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The work of electrons in a non-bonding orbital, also known as a non-bonding molecular orbital (NBMO), has little effect on the bond order between the involved atoms. The lone pairs in Lewis structures are analogous to non-bonding orbitals in molecular orbital theory.
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