According to CFT, the bond between ligand and metal atom/ion is

ionic

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covalent

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metallic

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coordinate

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Solution

The correct option is A ionic
The crystal field theory (CFT) is an electrostatic model.
According to the electrostatic model, the metal-ligand bond to be ionic and considered as purely electrostatic interactions between the metal ion and the ligand.
Hence, option (a) is correct.

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