NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
Which of the following options explains the splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral crystal field?
Options
- AIn octahedral symmetry the d-orbitals split into two sets with an energy difference, where the d xy ,d yz ,d
- BThe octahedral crystal field causes d orbitals to split into three equal energy levels, resulting in a simplif
- CThe octahedral crystal field splitting is solely determined by the oxidation state of the central metal ion an
- DThe octahedral crystal field causes d orbitals to merge into a single energy level due to the symmetry of the
Correct answer
A. In octahedral symmetry the d-orbitals split into two sets with an energy difference, where the d xy ,d yz ,d
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) In octahedral symmetry the d-orbitals split into two sets with an energy difference, where the d xy ,d yz ,d zx orbitals will be lower in energy than the d z 2 ,d x2−y2 , which will have higher energy