Which outcome occurs when excessive strain energy distorts electron orbitals?

💡 Explanation

Orbital distortion changes availability of electrons that catalyse reactions. Distortion destabilizes specific electron configurations through the Jahn-Teller effect, because the distorted orbitals cause a change in the electronic band structure weakening bonds rather than the increased strength of conductivity.

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