Chapter 21, Problem 44RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The changes in the $d$ orbital electronic configuration of the ${\left[\text{Fe}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_6\right]}^{4-}$ ion at the time of the photon absorption are to be drawn.

Concept Information:

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

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

The Crystal Field Stabilization Energy, or CFSE, is the energy generated by distributing the electrons in the $d$ orbitals of a transition metal ion in the crystal field caused by the ligands field geometry.