Explain splitting of d-orbitals in octahedral complexes
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rating of orbitals in octahedral complexes
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The reason they split is because of the electrostatic interactions between the electrons of the ligand and the lobes of the d-orbital. In an octahedral, the electrons are attracted to the axes. Any orbital that has a lobe on the axes moves to a higher energy level.
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