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Ligand Field Theory in Coordination Chemistry by Gayathri M is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the Ligand Field Theory (LFT) which was developed to address limitations of Crystal Field Theory (CFT) in explaining coordination chemistry. LFT combines CFT and Molecular Orbital Theory by considering both ionic and covalent interactions between metal ions and ligands. It uses a molecular orbital approach and symmetry concepts to explain phenomena like sigma and pi bonding patterns, nephelauxetic effect, types of ligands based on donating or accepting pi electrons. LFT provides a mo

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Gayathri M

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