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Which of the following is not correct for crystal field theory
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Which of the following is not correct for crystal field theory ?

A
The crystal field theory (CFT) was originally proposed for explaining the optical properties of crystallise solids.

B
Cft assume the ligands to be point charges.

C
The interaction between the ligands and the electrons of the central metal is assumed to be covalent in nature.

D
The interaction between the ligand and the central metal atom/ion results in splitting of the d orbital energies.

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Which of the following is not correct for crystal field theory ?