Assertion :After splitting of d-orbitals during complex formation, the orbitals form two sets of orbitals t2g and eg octahedral field. Reason: Splitting of d-orbitals occurs only in the case of strong field ligands Such as CN−.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
The Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C The Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect Assertion is a true reason is false.
There will be repulsion between electrons in d-orbital of metal atom and a lone pair of electrons of ligands. This repulsion will be greater when these d-orbital of metal are directed towards the ligands than when there d-orbital are away from the ligand.The dx2−y2 and dz2 orbitals of a metal atom will experience maximum repulsion. While dxy, dyz and dxz orbitals suffers minimum repulsion. This causes splitting of the d-orbitals.