Question

The crystal field splitting energy for octahedral and tetrahedral complexes is related as

• A. ${\Delta }_t$ ≈ $\frac{4}{9}$${\Delta }_o$
• B. ${\Delta }_o$≈ $\frac{4}{9}$${\Delta }_t$
• C. ${\Delta }_t$ ≈ $\frac{1}{2}$${\Delta }_o$
• D. ${\Delta }_o$ ≈ 2${\Delta }_t$

Answer 1

The correct option is A ${\Delta }_t$ ≈ $\frac{4}{9}$${\Delta }_o$

The crystal field splitting energy for octahedral and tetrahedral complexes is related as ${\Delta }_t$ ≈ $\frac{4}{9}$${\Delta }_o$