Theories of Coordination Compound
Theories of Coordination Compound: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Valence Bond Theory, Spectrochemical Series, Limitations of Valence Bond Theory, Strong Field Ligands, Crystal Field Splitting in Octahedral Complexes and, Colour in Coordination Compounds
Important Questions on Theories of Coordination Compound
The structure of which of the following chloro species can be explained on the basis of hybridisation?

The coordination compound is

The coordination compound has octahedral geometry.

The complex is paramagnetic. Explain why?

Discuss the geometry of the coordination compound .

Explain the formation of according to valence bond theory.

The coordination compound is

The coordination compound has octahedral geometry.

The complex is diamagnetic. Expalin why?

Discuss the hybridisation state of the central atom in the complex .

Discuss the geometry of the coordination compound .

Explain the properties of central atom favouring the formation of square planar complexes.

Which type of ligand favour the formation of tetrahedral complexes?

State the condition which favours the formation of tetrahedral complexes.

Explain the properties of central atom favouring the formation of tetrahedral complexes.

Explain the formation of based on VBT?

The coordination compound has square planar geometry.

The compound is

The complex is paramagnetic. Explain why?

Explain the formation of according to valence bond theory.
