Chapter 21, Problem 12PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The energy level diagram for a tetrahedral $\text{Ni}\left(0\right)$ complex is to be drawn. The number of unpaired electrons on the complexe is to be determined.

Concept Information:

Crystal field theory is the theory that explains the bonding of the complex ions.

Ligands are the molecules or ions that are bonded with a coordinate covalent bond to a metal ion.

Crystal Field Splitting or $\Delta$ is the energy difference between the two sets of $d$ orbitals, that is, between the higher energy level of $d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$ orbitals and the lower energy level of $d_{xy}$, $d_{xz}$, and $d_{yz}$ orbitals in an octahedral complex.