What are the applications and short comings of Warners theory
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Limitations of Werner's Theory
It fails to explain the magnetic, colour and optical properties shown by coordination compounds. It failed to explain the reason why all elements don't form coordination compounds. It failed to explain the directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds.
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Limitations of Werner's Theory
It fails to explain the magnetic, colour and optical properties shown by coordination compounds. It failed to explain the reason why all elements don't form coordination compounds. It failed to explain the directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds.
Application Of Werner's Theory
It could predict the exact formulation of each complex. 2. It could explain the behavior (different properties) of each complex and was able to suggest as to why different complexes of the same metal atom and ligands showed different behavior