Molecular Orbital theory

[Brian_Mena_1J]

Is molecular orbital theory to prove whether bonds between atoms can exist?

[Ricardo Munoz 3K]

I think that the M.O. theory is used to determine the structure of a molecule, especially if it has delocalized electrons (as in, the electrons are not tied to any pair of atoms, like in benzene).

[Tatum_Bernat_1E]

I think I remember Dr. Lavelle saying the molecular orbital theory also helps determine the energy differences within a molecule, but I'm not entirely sure.

[704709603]

So, MO theory allows us to find the bonding order and the magnetic properties but why does knowing those things help us i.e. what are they for?

[Adriana Muro 1A]

Are we supposed to know MO theory and how to use it for the midterm?

[Sydney Wu 2M]

The midterm covers only up to the end of hybridization, so there is no MO Theory.