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What are the Limitations of the Valence Bond Theory?

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Limitations of Valence bond theory:
It does not give explain magnetic properties/data.
It does not explain the color indicated by coordination compounds.
It does not give an explanation of the thermodynamic/kinetic stabilities of coordination complexes.
It does not differentiate between weak/strong ligands.

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