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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