Practice Limitations of Valence Bond Theory - 5.5.3 | 5. Coordination Compounds | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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5.5.3 - Limitations of Valence Bond Theory

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Question 1

Easy

What is Valence Bond Theory?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons interact in atoms.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean if a complex is paramagnetic?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how magnetism is related to electron configuration.

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Question 1

What is a main limitation of Valence Bond Theory?

  • It explains all properties well
  • It predicts magnetic behavior
  • It assumes static bonding

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how recent theories address dynamics versus static models.

Question 2

Is a paramagnetic complex likely to have unpaired electrons?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of electric charges and their interactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the limitations of Valence Bond Theory have shaped modern interpretations of coordination chemistry and predict how this could evolve.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how advances in research lead to broader frameworks like CFT and MOT.

Question 2

Design an experiment to demonstrate the lack of predictive power of VB Theory regarding the color of a specific coordination complex.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how to measure spectral response to elucidate differences.

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