Answer to Question #182678 in General Chemistry for Khushi

Question

Calculate the CFSE of an octahedral complex with four electrons in the d orbitals

for both weak field and strong field.

Answer 1

For d'. CFSE = 1 x 0.4 = 0.4 A,

For d, CFSE = 2 x 0.4 = 0.8 A,

For to CFSE = 3 x 0.4 = 1.2 A,