In an octahedral complex, the energy of the e_g orbitals increases by a certain amount due to crystal field splitting. If the crystal field splitting energy (Δo) is 20000 cm⁻¹, what is the energy increase (in cm⁻¹) for the e_g orbitals?
A
12000 cm⁻¹
B
8000 cm⁻¹
C
4000 cm⁻¹
D
16000 cm⁻¹

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In an octahedral complex, the energy of the e_g orbitals increases by a certain amount due to crystal field splitting. If the crystal field splitting energy (Δo) is 20000 cm⁻¹, what is the energy increase (in cm⁻¹) for the e_g orbitals?

A

12000 cm⁻¹

B

8000 cm⁻¹

C

4000 cm⁻¹

D

16000 cm⁻¹

Accepted Answer

12000 cm⁻¹

Answer

8000 cm⁻¹

Answer

4000 cm⁻¹

Answer

16000 cm⁻¹

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