Crystal field splitting in octahedral field (Δ₀) (d orbitals split in Oh field: t2g lower (dxy,dyz,dzx), eg higher (dx2-y2, dz2))
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d orbitals split in Oh field: t2g lower (dxy,dyz,dzx), eg higher (dx2-y2, dz2)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| \Delta_o | Crystal field splitting energy in octahedral field |
When to use this
Barycenter rule: 3×Δt2g + 2×Δeg weighted shift conserves average energy in simple CFT; Δo increases with strong-field ligands.