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What type of bonds did A. Werner's theory postulate in coordination compounds?
What type of bonds did A. Werner's theory postulate in coordination compounds?
- Polar and nonpolar
- Ionic and covalent (correct)
- Metallic and hydrogen
- Single and double
Which theory predicts the geometrical shapes of coordination entities based on isomerism?
Which theory predicts the geometrical shapes of coordination entities based on isomerism?
- Crystal Field Theory (CFT)
- Octet Rule
- Valence Bond Theory (VBT) (correct)
- Hybridization Theory
What is the main focus of Crystal Field Theory (CFT) regarding coordination compounds?
What is the main focus of Crystal Field Theory (CFT) regarding coordination compounds?
- Formation of magnetic behavior
- Electronic arrangements in strong and weak crystal fields (correct)
- Geometrical shapes of coordination entities
- Optical properties of compounds
What did A. Werner predict using the property of isomerism?
What did A. Werner predict using the property of isomerism?
Which type of bonds did A. Werner's theory associate with ions in a coordination compound?
Which type of bonds did A. Werner's theory associate with ions in a coordination compound?
What does Valence Bond Theory (VBT) fail to provide a quantitative interpretation for in coordination compounds?
What does Valence Bond Theory (VBT) fail to provide a quantitative interpretation for in coordination compounds?
In Crystal Field Theory (CFT), what leads to different electronic arrangements around the central metal atom/ion?
In Crystal Field Theory (CFT), what leads to different electronic arrangements around the central metal atom/ion?
What was Werner's systematic attempt focused on explaining in coordination compounds?
What was Werner's systematic attempt focused on explaining in coordination compounds?
What did Valence Bond Theory (VBT) successfully explain about coordination compounds?
What did Valence Bond Theory (VBT) successfully explain about coordination compounds?
Which property did Werner use to predict geometrical shapes of coordination entities?
Which property did Werner use to predict geometrical shapes of coordination entities?
