Inorganic Chemistry I
Ligand field theory is a model that describes the electronic structure and bonding in coordination complexes by considering the effects of ligands on the metal center's d-orbitals. This theory expands upon crystal field theory by incorporating molecular orbital theory and emphasizing the role of covalent character in metal-ligand interactions, thereby enhancing our understanding of stability, spectra, and magnetic properties in these compounds.
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