5. Determine which of the following statements about VBT is inaccurate. a) It does not explain the colour of coordination compounds b) It can distinguish between strong and weak ligands c) It does not explain the kinetic stabilities of coordination compounds d) It is unreliable in the prediction of geometries of 4-coordinate complexes
Answer: b Explanation: One of VBT’s flaws is that it can’t tell the difference between weak and powerful ligands. Other options have their own set of drawbacks.
