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What is crystal field solitting energy? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :`(i)` In an octahedral complex, the `d`-orbitals of the central metal ion divide into two sets of different energies. The separation in energy is the crystal field splitting energy. `(ii)` The `d` orbitals lying along the axes `dx^(2)`, `y^(2)` and `dz^(2)` orbitals will experience STRONG repulsion and raise in energy to a greater extent than the orbitals with lobes DIRECTED between the axes (`d_(xy)` , `d_(yz)` and `d_(zx)`). THUS the degenerate `d`-orbitals now split into two sets and the process is called crystals filled splitting. |
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