Crystal Field Theory (CFT) in Coordination Chemistry

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What does Crystal Field Theory consider the metal-ligand bond as?

  • Ionic (correct)
  • Covalent
  • Metallic
  • Coordinate

What happens to the degeneracy of d orbitals when ligands surround the metal ion in a complex?

  • Degeneracy becomes zero
  • Degeneracy decreases (correct)
  • Degeneracy increases
  • Degeneracy remains unchanged

What results from the interaction between the metal ion and ligands in Crystal Field Theory?

  • Reduction in the number of d orbitals
  • Formation of new metal-ligand bonds
  • Splitting of the d orbitals (correct)
  • Conversion of ligands to anions

What does Crystal Field Theory view ligands as?

<p>Point charges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of Crystal Field Theory?

<p>Failure to provide exact predictions for tetrahedral and square planar structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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