##  [Valence Bond Theory](/valence-bond-theory) 

  ##  [Valence Bond Theory](https://natural.quantumdictionary.io/valence-bond-theory-0) 

  

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Definition

A quantum‑chemical model that describes covalent bonding as the overlap of atomic orbitals and the pairing of electrons between atoms, emphasizing localized electron pairs and resonance structures for delocalization.