[3] (ii) Explain why the 3d,2 and 3d,, orbitals of a transition metal complex in an octahedral ligand environment will no longer be degenerate according to Crystal Field Theory. Which orbital is higher in energy. Include a sketch to aid in any explanation.

[3] (ii) Explain why the 3d,2 and 3d,, orbitals of a transition metal complex in an octahedral ligand environment will no longer be degenerate according to Crystal Field Theory. Which orbital is higher in energy. Include a sketch to aid in any explanation.

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