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प्रश्न
State the superiority of crystal field theory over valence bond theory.
Why is crystal field theory regarded superior to valence bond theory?
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उत्तर
Despite the constraints mentioned above, crystal field theory outperforms valence bond theory. The crystal field theory is thought to be preferable to the valence bond theory for the following reasons.
- Crystal field theory describes the magnetic properties of complexes in detail and provides an explanation for how magnetic moments vary with temperature. VBT fails to provide these additional details.
- Crystal field theory measures the stability of a complex. With this measure, the geometry gained by a particular complex can be predicted. VBT does not include such a measure.
- Crystal field theory explains certain thermodynamic and kinetic features of complexes. VBT does not offer such an explanation.
- Only crystal field theory can explain the observed d-d transitions in complexes and their hue. The VBT does not explain spectroscopic features or complex coloration adequately.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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(1) XeF6
(2) IF7
Complete and balance the following reactions:
\[\ce{P4 + H2SO4 ->}\] ______ + ______ + ______
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(i) \[\ce{[Co(NH3)6]^{3+}}\]
(ii) \[\ce{[Mn(CN)6]^{3-}}\]
(iii) \[\ce{[Fe(CN)6]^{4-}}\]
(iv) \[\ce{[Fe(CN)6]^{3-}}\]
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(i) \[\ce{[MnCl6]^{3-}}\]
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(iii) \[\ce{[CoF6]^{3-}}\]
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Crystal field stabilising energy for high spind4 octahedral complex is:-
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- Both the complexes can be high spin.
- Ni(II) complex can very rarely below spin.
- With strong field Ligands, Mn(II) complexes can be low spin.
- Aqueous solution of Mn (II) ions is yellow in colour.
The correct statements are:
Consider that d6 metal ion (M2+) forms a complex with aqua ligands and the spin only magnetic moment of the complex is 4.90 BM. The geometry and the crystal field stabilization energy of the complex are ______.
On the basis of Crystal Field theory, write the electronic configuration for the d5 ion with a strong field ligand for which Δ0 > P.
On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for the d5 ion with a weak ligand for which Δ0 < P.
On the basis of Crystal Field Theory, write the electronic configuration of d4 ion if Δ0 > P.
