what are crystal field theory
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•This theory (CFT) largely replaced VB Theory for interpreting
the chemistry of coordination compounds.
•It was proposed by the physicist Hans Bethe in 1929.
•Subsequent modifications were proposed by J. H. Van Vleck
in 1935 to allow for some covalency in the interactions. These
modifications are often referred to as Ligand Field Theory.
•For a review on the evolution of bonding models see:
the chemistry of coordination compounds.
•It was proposed by the physicist Hans Bethe in 1929.
•Subsequent modifications were proposed by J. H. Van Vleck
in 1935 to allow for some covalency in the interactions. These
modifications are often referred to as Ligand Field Theory.
•For a review on the evolution of bonding models see:
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