Question

Which of the following does not explain the nature of bonding in coordination compounds?

(a) Crystal Field Theory

(b) Molecular Orbital Theory

(c) Valence Bond Theory

(d) VSEPR Theory

I had been asked this question in a national level competition.

This interesting question is from Bonding in Coordination Compounds in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) VSEPR Theory

For explanation I would say: The VSEPR Theory explains the structure of individual molecules based on the electron pairs in their atoms. VBT, CFT, LFT and MOT are theories that explain the nature of bonding in coordination compounds.