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What does the crystal field theory explain?
What does the crystal field theory explain?
- Bonding and properties of organic compounds
- Bonding and properties of metals
- Bonding and properties of covalent compounds
- Bonding and properties of complexes (correct)
How are negative ligands treated in the crystal field theory?
How are negative ligands treated in the crystal field theory?
- As lone pairs
- As point charges (correct)
- As ionic bonds
- As dipoles
What happens to the energy of d orbitals when ligands approach the metal ion to form a complex?
What happens to the energy of d orbitals when ligands approach the metal ion to form a complex?
- Decreases
- Increases (correct)
- Remains constant
- Becomes unpredictable
What is the nature of the metal-ligand bonds according to the crystal field theory?
What is the nature of the metal-ligand bonds according to the crystal field theory?
What interaction types may occur in the bonding of the complex according to the crystal field theory?
What interaction types may occur in the bonding of the complex according to the crystal field theory?
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What does the Crystal Field Theory explain?
What does the Crystal Field Theory explain?
The theory aims to explain how the interaction between metal ions and ligands affects the properties of coordination complexes.
How are negative ligands treated in the Crystal Field Theory?
How are negative ligands treated in the Crystal Field Theory?
Ligands are treated as negative point charges that create an electrostatic field around the metal ion.
What happens to the energy of d orbitals when ligands approach the metal ion?
What happens to the energy of d orbitals when ligands approach the metal ion?
The approach of ligands causes the d orbitals of the central metal ion to split into higher and lower energy levels.
What is the nature of metal-ligand bonds according to the Crystal Field Theory?
What is the nature of metal-ligand bonds according to the Crystal Field Theory?
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What interaction types may occur in the bonding of a complex in the Crystal Field Theory?
What interaction types may occur in the bonding of a complex in the Crystal Field Theory?
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Study Notes
Crystal Field Theory
- Crystal field theory proposed by Hans Bethe and Van Vleck
- Provides a more satisfactory explanation for bonding and properties of complexes than valence bond theory
- Based on assumptions including purely electrostatic interaction between metal ion and ligand
- Metal-ligand bonds are considered 100% ionic in nature
- Negative ligands treated as point charges; neutral ligands as dipoles
- Bonding in complex may be ion-ion or ion-dipole interaction
- 5d orbitals in isolated gaseous metal atom/ion are degenerate (same energy)
- When ligands approach metal ion, d-orbitals are repelled leading to increased energy
- Repulsion between electrons in d-orbitals and negative charge/lone pair electrons of ligands
- Energy of d-orbitals increases, and degeneracy is lost
- Impacts the electronic configuration and properties of the complex
- Crystal field theory offers a framework for understanding the behavior of transition metal complexes
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Test your knowledge of crystal field theory with this quiz! Explore the key assumptions, explanations for bonding, and properties of complexes proposed by Hans Bethe and Van Vleck. Dive into the electrostatic interaction between metal ions and ligands, and the ionic nature of metal-ligand bonds.
