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Conjugation

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Delocalized π electrons to form a larger molecular orbital that overlaps multiple atoms (i.e., Molecular Orbital Theory picture). Alternatively, a molecule which multiple resonance structures that result in long range shifting of electrons (i.e., Valence Bond Theory picture).


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