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In tetrahedral coordination entities, how does the d orbital splitting compare to the octahedral field splitting?

Options

  1. AIt is larger.
  2. BIt is the same.
  3. CIt is smaller.
  4. DIt is inverted.

Correct answer

C. It is smaller.

Step-by-step solution

In tetrahedral coordination entities, the d orbital splitting is smaller compared to the octahedral field splitting.

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