Spreading of positive or negative charge over two or more atoms in a compound is called_______.

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Delocalization refers to the spreading of charge over two or more atoms in a compound. Isomerism refers to compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms. Stereoisomerism refers to compounds with the same molecular formula and atoms connected in the same sequence, but different spatial arrangements. Localization refers to the confinement of charge to a specific atom or group of atoms.

Spreading of Positive or Negative Charge Over Two or More