alleryWhich is a shortcoming of valence bond theory?
AIt ignores orbital hybridisation
BIt cannot explain paramagnetism
CIt cannot explain complex colours
DIt cannot explain octahedral shape
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It cannot explain complex colours
Valence bond theory handles shapes and magnetism qualitatively but says nothing about why complexes are coloured.
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