Question
Chemistry Question on The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
The correct statements among I to III are : (I) Valence bond theory cannot explain the color exhibited by transition metal complexes. (II) Valence bond theory can predict quantitatively the magnetic properties of transtition metal complexes. (III) Valence bond theory cannot distinguish ligands as weak and strong field ones.
A
(I) and (II) only
B
(I), (II) and (III)
C
(I) and (III) only
D
(II) and (III) only
Answer
(I) and (III) only
Explanation
Solution
Based on NCERT, statement of limitations of VBT, I & III are correct