Crystal Field Theory: Tetrahedral Splitting

Crystal Field Splitting (Tetrahedral)

Visualizing the inverted energy splitting caused by alternating corner approach.

1. Controls

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

Ligand Approach Far

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2. Energy Level Diagram

Energy

Barycenter

t₂

e

+0.4 Δ_t

-0.6 Δ_t

Note: The subscript 'g' (gerade) is omitted in tetrahedral complexes (t₂ and e) because the tetrahedron lacks a center of inversion symmetry.

3. Observation

Legend

Central Metal (M)

Ligands (L)

Orbital Phase (+)

Orbital Phase (-)

Reference Cube

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