Chapter 19, Problem 100CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The most likely crystal field diagram of the given complex ion needs to be determined.

  

Concept Introduction:

Crystal field theory is the theory given to explain the bonding in the coordination complexes. As ligand approaches towards the metal ion, the d-orbital of metal ion divide according to the energy of metal ion. On the basis of energy and degeneracy, the d-orbital can be classified as ${\text{t}}_{\text{2g}}$ and ${\text{e}}_{\text{g}}$ orbitals. The electrons will fill according to their energy levels.

In octahedral complex, the ${\text{t}}_{\text{2g}}$ orbitals are lower energy orbitals in d-orbital splitting whereas ${\text{e}}_{\text{g}}$ orbitals are higher energy orbitals.