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Explain the failures of V.B.T and need of hybridization

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Answered by ask1198
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It fails to explain the tetravalency of carbon.

This theory does not discuss the electrons’ energies.

The assumptions are about the electrons being localized to specific locations.


failures of the VBT are the need for the hybridization
Answered by kgpssharma
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Answer:

Explanation:

The shortcomings of the valence bond theory include

Failure to explain the tetravalency exhibited by carbon

No insight offered on the energies of the electrons.

The theory assumes that electrons are localized in specific areas.

It does not give a quantitative interpretation of the thermodynamic or kinetic stabilities of coordination compounds.

No distinction between weak and strong ligands.

No explanation for the colour exhibited by coordination compounds.

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