Chapter 22, Problem 22.35QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the fact that the ${\text{d}}_{\text{xy}}$ orbital is higher in energy than ${\text{d}}_{\text{xz}}$ and ${\text{d}}_{\text{yz}}$ orbitals in a square planar crystal field is to be stated.

Concept introduction: In transition metal complexes, the breaking of orbital degeneracy is explained by crystal field theory. The positively charged metal cation attract with the negatively charged electrons of the ligands resulting in the interaction between transition metal and ligand causing a loss of degeneracy.

To determine: An explanation corresponding to the fact the ${\text{d}}_{\text{xy}}$ orbital is higher in energy than ${\text{d}}_{\text{xz}}$ and ${\text{d}}_{\text{yz}}$ orbitals in a square planar crystal field.