NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The crystal field theory (CFT) fails to explain the covalent character of bonding in coordination compounds. | Reason (R): CFT assumes ligands are point charges leading to the highest splitting effect by anionic ligands.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
CFT assumes ligands as point charges, which leads to the incorrect prediction that anionic ligands have the greatest splitting effect. This oversight contributes to its failure to account for covalent character in bonding.
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