Non-Bonding Orbital
| Also Known As | Non-bonding MO, NBMO, lone pair orbital, non-bonding electron pair |
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What is Non-Bonding Orbital?
A non-bonding orbital (or non-bonding molecular orbital, NBMO) is a molecular orbital whose energy is the same as that of the constituent atomic orbitals — it is neither stabilized (bonding) nor destabilized (antibonding) compared to the atomic orbitals. Electrons in non-bonding orbitals do not contribute to or detract from bonding. They are often localized on a single atom as lone pairs.
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Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
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A non-bonding orbital (or non-bonding molecular orbital, NBMO) is a molecular orbital whose energy is the same as that of the constituent atomic orbitals — it is neither stabilized (bonding) nor destabilized (antibonding) compared to the atomic orbitals. Electrons in non-bonding orbitals do not contribute to or detract from bonding. They are often localized on a single atom as lone pairs.
Understanding radical stability. Explaining lone pair chemistry. Molecular orbital theory of conjugated systems. Photochemistry and excited states. Explaining color and UV absorption. Reaction mechanism analysis.
Theoretical concept — no direct safety concerns.