Natural bond orbital

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007773",
  "term": "Natural bond orbital",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A localized orbital derived from a natural orbital analysis, representing the Lewis-like bonding structure of a molecule. These orbitals are constructed to maximize electron density within the bonds and lone pairs, providing a chemically intuitive picture of electron distribution. They are often used to analyze donor-acceptor interactions and hyperconjugation effects in molecular systems.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1954 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/natural-bond-orbital/"
}