Crystal Field Theory

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Crystal Field Theory: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Limitations of Crystal Field Theory, Trans Effect, Crystal Field Splitting Theory, Relationship between Wavelength of Light Absorbed and Colour Observed, Spectrochemical Series, etc.

Important Questions on Crystal Field Theory

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Statement I  :  [Ti(H2O)6]4+ is coloured while [Sc(H2O)6]3+ is colourless.
Statement II  : d - d transition is not possible in [Sc(H2O)6]3+

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The correct order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the following is: NiNO264,NiNH362+,NiH2O62+

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The value of the spin only magnetic moment for one of the following configurations is 2.84 BM. The correct one is

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The coordination complex that is diamagnetic is

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Which of the following is an outer orbital complex?

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The complex that absorbs at longer wavelength is

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The complex that is tetrahedral in geometry and diamagnetic is

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Low spin complexes are rarely observed for

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The correct relation about the value of Δo for the following complexes.

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The configuration of central atom is t2g5eg0 for octahedral complex. The correct statement about this compound.

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Which of the following is the strongest ligand?

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What are the exceptions to Crystal Field Theory (CFT) ?

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Crystal Field Theory takes only d-orbitals of a central atom into account. The s and p orbits are not considered for the study.

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Crystal Field Theory fails to explain the behaviour of certain metals which cause large splitting while others show small splitting.

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Crystal Field Theory does not take into account the covalent character of bonding between the ligand and the central atom.

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Crystal Field Theory does not take into account the _____ (ionic/covalent) character of bonding between the ligand and the central atom.

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Which of the following is strong field ligand?

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Which of the following is weak field ligand?

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Which of the following is incorrect?

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Which of the following complexes is expected to be colored?