How is the crystal field splitting energy for octahedral complex (\(\Delta_o\)) related to that of tetrahedral complex (\(\Delta_t\))?
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- Octahedral complexes experience a larger splitting of d-orbitals compared to tetrahedral complexes.
- The ratio of \(\Delta_t\) to \(\Delta_o\) is derived based on their geometry and ligand interactions.
The crystal field splitting energy for octahedral complex (\(\Delta_o\)) is related to that of the tetrahedral complex (\(\Delta_t\)) by the following equation:
\[
\Delta_t = \left(\frac{4}{9}\right) \Delta_o
\]
This relation arises due to the difference in the ligand field splitting between the two geometries.