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According to CFT, the bond between ligand and metal atom/ion is

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ionic
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covalent
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metallic
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D
coordinate
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Solution

The correct option is A ionic
The crystal field theory (CFT)​ is an electrostatic model.​
According to the electrostatic model, ​the metal-ligand bond to be ionic ​and considered as purely electrostatic interactions between the metal​ ion and the ligand.​
Hence, option (a) is correct.

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