One useful approximation in this theory uses varia
One useful approximation in this theory uses variationally minimized matrix elements that act as coefficients in a linear combination of orthonormal basis functions due to single atoms. Its namesake constructs are the eigenfunctions of the Fock operator, and the square moduli of the entities it concerns give the distribution of electrons due to more than one nucleus. Its namesake entities can be determined by the aforementioned LCAO approximation, can be visualized by hybridizations such as sp3, and come in bonding and anti-bonding varieties. For 10 points, name this theory of electron distribution in chemical compounds that is more realistic than VSEPR theory.
One useful approximation in this theory uses variationally minimized matrix elements that act as coefficients in a linear combination of orthonormal basis functions due to single atoms.
molecular orbital theory [prompt on orbitals]