5 Questions
What does Crystal Field Theory consider the metal-ligand bond as?
Ionic
What happens to the degeneracy of d orbitals when ligands surround the metal ion in a complex?
Degeneracy decreases
What results from the interaction between the metal ion and ligands in Crystal Field Theory?
Splitting of the d orbitals
What does Crystal Field Theory view ligands as?
Point charges
What is one limitation of Crystal Field Theory?
Failure to provide exact predictions for tetrahedral and square planar structures
Learn about Crystal Field Theory (CFT), an important model used in coordination chemistry to explain the electronic structure and properties of transition metal complexes. This quiz provides an explanation of CFT based on the fundamental concepts and principles.
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