MHT CET Chemistry question

Crystal field theory assumes that interaction between the metal ion and ligand is

(A)Purely covalent
(B)Purely coordinate covalent
(C)Polar covalent
(D)ElectrostaticCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Crystal field theory treats the ligands as point charges or dipoles that interact with the metal ion by purely electrostatic attraction and repulsion;

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Question ID VK-073110