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Why do the d orbitals split in a complex ion?
Author: Sammy UniverseAnswer:
Because of the repulsion bw the electrons in the metal ion d orbitals and the lone pairs from ligands 2 d orbitals point towards the ligands = repelled more by the ligand's electrons = greater repulsion = higher energy
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