In molecular orbital theory the acronym LCAO stands for ________.
A) linear combination of atomic orbitals
B) lowest combined atomic orbitals
C) least consumed advanced orientation
D) linearly created available orbital
E) It has no meaning.

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LCAO stands for linear combination of atomic orbitals, which refers to the process of combining atomic orbitals from different atoms to form molecular orbitals in a molecule.

In Molecular Orbital Theory the Acronym LCAO Stands for ________