alleryBy how much does the energy of the eg set rise above the average in an octahedral field?
A(1/2)Δo
B(4/9)Δo
C(3/5)Δo
D(2/5)Δo
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. (3/5)Δo
The two eg orbitals go up by (3/5)Δo and the three t2g orbitals go down by (2/5)Δo, keeping the average energy unchanged.
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