MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsCrystal Field Theory
The magnitude of crystal field stabilization energy in tetrahedral complexes (CFSE of t ) is considerably less than that in the octahedral field because
A.there are only four ligands instead of six so the
B.the direction of the orbitals does not coincide with
C.Both points (a) and (b) are correct.✓ Correct
D.Both points (a) and (b) are wrong.
Explanation
The magnitude of CFSE depends on the nature and number of ligands and also upon the geometry of the complex. It also depends on whether the metal is in the first, second or third row of the transition elements. Hence, the correct option is (c). COORDINATION COMPOUNDS 16
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