Werner’s theory couldn’t explain the selective formation of coordination compounds by specific elements, the directional properties of their bonds, and their distinct magnetic and optical features.
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Werner’s theory couldn’t explain the selective formation of coordination compounds by specific elements, the directional properties of their bonds, and their distinct magnetic and optical features.
Werner’s coordination theory, while pioneering, faced limitations in explaining certain aspects of coordination compounds. It struggled to elucidate why only specific elements formed such compounds, the directional properties of the bonds, and the characteristic magnetic and optical properties. The theory lacked a comprehensive explanation for these phenomena. To address these gaps, alternative theories like Valence Bond Theory (VBT), Crystal Field Theory (CFT), Ligand Field Theory (LFT), and Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) were developed, offering more nuanced perspectives on the nature of bonding and properties exhibited by coordination compounds.