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The magnitude of crystal field stabilization energy in tetrahedral complexes (CFSE of Δt) is considerably less than that in the octahedral field because
Q. The magnitude of crystal field stabilization energy in tetrahedral complexes (CFSE of
Δ
t
)
is considerably less than that in the octahedral field because
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A
there are only four ligands instead of six so the ligand field is only 2/3 the size hence the
Δ
t
is 2/3.
10%
B
the direction of the orbitals does not coincide with the direciton of the ligands. This reduce the crystal field stabilization energy (
Δ
) by further 2/3.
17%
C
Both points (1) and (2) are correct.
62%
D
Both points (1) and (2) are wrong.
10%
Solution:
Both points (a) and (b) are correct.