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The crystal field theory considers the metal-ligand bond to be a _______ bond.(a) covalent(b) ionic(c) polar(d) hydrogenI have been asked this question in final exam.Asked question is from Bonding in Coordination Compounds in section Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT answer is (b) ionic

The explanation: The CFT is an ELECTROSTATIC model which considers the bond between metal ion and the ligand to be ionic arising DUE to the electrostatic INTERACTIONS between them.



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