Chemistry-Crystal Field Theory

NEET Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

Consider a diagram of octahedral crystal field splitting where the d orbitals are labeled. Which of the following describes the change in energy for the e_g and t_2g orbitals due to crystal field splitting?

Question diagram
A

e_g orbitals increase by (3/5)Δo and t_2g orbitals decrease by (2/5)Δo

B

e_g orbitals decrease by (2/5)Δo and t_2g orbitals increase by (3/5)Δo

C

e_g orbitals decrease by (3/5)Δo and t_2g orbitals increase by (2/5)Δo

D

e_g orbitals increase by (2/5)Δo and t_2g orbitals decrease by (3/5)Δo

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In octahedral crystal field splitting, the energy of the e_g orbitals increases by (3/5)Δo and that of the t_2g orbitals decreases by (2/5)Δo as per the NCERT context.

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