Full Citation: R. Hoffmann, S. Shaik, S., and P. C. Hiberty, "A Conversation on VB vs MO Theory: A Never-Ending Rivalry?", Acc. Chem. Res. 36, 750–756 (2003). DOI: 10.1021/ar030162a.

Discussed on February 20, 2019.

Description

This paper, framed as a conversation between the three authors, explores impact, importance, and history of Valence Bond theory and Molecular Orbital theory. It explores why valence bond went out of fashion and how it has been making a resurgence with the ultimate conclusion being that the two theories are seen as being complimentary to one another.

Keywords

Valence bond; Molecular orbital; Conversation