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I am having difficulties understanding the concept of hybridization and the σ and ∏ bonds. My current understanding is that basically you just mix up a p and s orbital and it gives you an sp orbital, and if the bonds touch they are σ bonds, and if the bonds are parallel the are ∏ bonds. I don't see the motive for this theory or what the upshot of all this mumbo jumbo is. Can anyone help clarify? Same with valence bond theory vs. MO theory
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