Ligand Field Theory and the Jahn-Teller Effect

The video tutorial explores transition metal complexes, starting with a review of bonding theories like VSEPR and crystal field theory. It introduces ligand field theory, an extension of crystal field theory, which better predicts properties of these complexes. The tutorial also covers the Jahn-Teller effect, explaining how it causes geometric distortions in complexes to lower energy levels. Examples illustrate how electron arrangements in D orbitals influence these distortions, affecting the stability and geometry of the complexes.

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