Which of the Following Regarding Crystal Field Theory Is NOT

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding crystal field theory is NOT correct?

• A)Crystal field theory models the interaction between ligands and a central metal ion as primarily electrostatic.
• B)Crystal field theory explains the optical and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.
• C)Transition metals in rows 5 and 6 tend to form low spin complexes.
• D)Tetrahedral complexes are typically low spin.
• E)The crystal field splitting energy is larger with strong field ligands.

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