Chapter 19, Problem 53E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The correct crystal field diagram for ${{\text{[Fe(CN)}}_6\text{]}}^{\text{3-}}$ and ${{\text{[Mn(H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O)}}_{\text{6}}\text{]}}^{\text{2+}}$ 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.