Question:

According to crystal field theory, the $M - L$ bond in a complex is

Updated On: May 31, 2024
  • purely ionic
  • purely covalent
  • purely co-ordinate
  • partially covalent
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According to crystal field theory considers the bond between metal ion and ligand as "purely electrostatic " i.e . this theory assumes that metal ion and ligands act as point charges and hence interact ion between them is purely electrostatic or purely ionic in nature .
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.