Question

Draw figure to show the splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral crystal field.

Answer 1

The splitting of the d orbitals in an octahedral field takes palce in such a way that d_x²y² , d_z² experience a rise in energy and form the eg level, while d_xy, d_yzand d_zx experience a fall in energy and form the t_2g level.