Question:

Crystal field stabilisation energy for high spin $d^4$ octahedral complex is

Updated On: May 20, 2024
  • $-1.8\Delta_0$
  • $-1.6\Delta_0+P$
  • $-1.2\Delta_0$
  • $-0.6\Delta_0$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

In case of high spin complex, $\Delta_0$ is small. Thus, the energy required to pair up the fourth electron with the electrons of lower energy d-orbitals would be higher than that required to place the electrons in the higher d-orbital. Thus, pairing does not occur.
For high spin $d^4$ octahedral complex Crystal field stabilisation energy
$= (- 3 \times 0.4 + 1 \times 0.6) \Delta_0$
$= (-1.2+ 0.6) \Delta_0 = - 0.6 \Delta_0$
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.