Crystal Field Theory: Octahedral Splitting

Crystal Field Splitting (Octahedral)

Visualizing the spatial repulsion between ligands and d-orbitals.

1. Controls

Select d-Orbital All 5 d-orbitals (Superimposed) d(z²) - Points along Z d(x²-y²) - Points along X & Y d(xy) - Between X & Y d(xz) - Between X & Z d(yz) - Between Y & Z

Ligand Approach Far

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2. Energy Level Diagram

Energy

Barycenter

e_g

t_2g

+0.6 Δₒ

-0.4 Δₒ

3. Observation

Legend

Central Metal (M)

Ligands (L)

Orbital Phase (+)

Orbital Phase (-)

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