Question

The factors that affect the crystal field splitting is

• A. coordination number
• B. oxidation state
• C. ligand field strength
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

a) Increase in coordination number increases the crystal field splitting energy. The CFSE of octahedral comlex is greater than tetrahedral complex.

b) Higher is the oxidation state , greater is the crystal field splitting and more is the CFSE.

c) Stronger the ligand field strength, greater is the CFSE.