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Q. Which of the following energy level diagram for $[FeF_{6}]^{3-}$ is correct on the basis of crystal field theory?

Coordination Compounds

Solution:

Option (C) represents the correct energy level diagram. Since fluoride ion is a weak field ligand, $3 d$ electrons do not pair up. Also in octahedral field, $eg$ orbitals have higher energy than $t _{2 g }$ orbitals.