Bonding in Coordination Compounds

Two theories that explain how ligands bond to a central metal atom.

Werner's Theory

The foundational theory of coordination chemistry, proposing that metals exhibit both a primary and secondary valence.

Valence Bond Theory (VBT)

Explains bonding and geometry using hybridization of the metal's atomic orbitals.

Crystal Field Theory (CFT)

Explains the splitting of d-orbital energies in the presence of ligands, accounting for the colour and magnetic properties of coordination compounds.

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