Question

According to crystal field theory, the $M - L$ bond in a complex is

• A. purely ionic
• B. purely covalent
• C. purely co-ordinate
• D. partially covalent

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

purely ionic

Answer 2

According to crystal field theory considers the bond between metal ion and ligand as "purely electrostatic " i.e . this theory assumes that metal ion and ligands act as point charges and hence interact ion between them is purely electrostatic or purely ionic in nature .