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Chapter 9 covers the following topics:

9.1 Hybridization and the Localized Electron Model

• sp³ Hybridization
• sp² Hybridization
• sp Hybridization
• dsp³ Hybridization
• d²sp³ Hybridization
• The Localized Electron Model: A Summary

9.2 The Molecular Orbital Model

• Bond Order

9.3 Bonding in Homonucular Diatomic Molecules

• Paramagnetism

9.4 Bonding in Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules

9.5 Combining the Localized Electron and Molecular Orbital Models