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\u00a0Valence bond theory uses Lewis diagrams to depict structure and bonding of covalent entities, such as molecules and polyatomic ions, henceforth molecules. The Lewis diagram of many a molecule, however, is not consistent with the observed properties of the molecule. \u00a0The Lewis diagram of some molecules suggests a ring bearing a fully conjugated $$\\pi$$-electron system, or loop of $$\\pi$$ electrons, provided each atom in the ring is sp2<\/sup>- or sp-hybridized.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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