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Title: d Orbital Energy
Post by: vhpkhanh on January 31, 2013, 07:52:02 AM

Hi everyone,

I am confused with the energy of different d orbitals in an octahedral complex. I understand that in crystal field theory, d_xy, d_yz and d_yz are degenerate, having symmetry of e_g and lower in energy compared to d_z2 and d_x2-y2.

However, in MO, d_xy, d_yz and d_xz are no more degenerate. The same situation also applies for d_z2 and d_x2-y2. Can someone help me understand why that is so?

Thank you very much.

Kelvin

Title: Re: d Orbital Energy
Post by: vhpkhanh on February 02, 2013, 01:01:50 AM

Hi everyone,

Can you help me with this problem :).

Thank you so much