Question

Discuss the splitting of d-orbital in an octahedral field. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Splitting of d orbitals:-

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, Δ. (A) When Δ is large, it is energetically more favourable for electrons to occupy the lower set of orbitals.

Affects d orbital splitting:-

Thus the d-electrons closer to the ligands will have a higher energy than those further away which results in the d-orbitals splitting in energy. This splitting is affected by the following factors: the nature of the metal ion. ... the coordination number of the metal (i.e. tetrahedral, octahedral...)

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