Question

Which of the following is correct regarding Valence Bond Theory regarding co-ordination compounds?

• A. It makes exact prediction regarding tetrahedral and square planar geometry
• B. It does not distinguish between strong and weak ligands
• C. It gives a quantitative interpretation of thermodynamic stability (or kinetic stability) of complexes
• D. It explains the colour exhibited by coordination compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is B It does not distinguish between strong and weak ligands

$VBT$ does not deal with stability of complexes. It cannot explain the colour exhibited by coordination compounds and it makes predictions of geometry by means of magnetic nature.