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ligand field theory: a standalone construct

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Inorganic chemistry

an extension of crystal field theory that adds covalent metal-ligand bonding to explain the colors and magnetism of complexes.

In inorganic chemistry, ligand field theory refers to an extension of crystal field theory that adds covalent metal-ligand bonding to explain the colors and magnetism of complexes. This meaning comes from Van Vleck (1935) in The Journal of Chemical Physics.[1]

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  1. Van Vleck, J. H. (1935). Valence Strength and the Magnetism of Complex Salts. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 3(12), 807-813. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1749596

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