Crystal Field Theory (CFT)
Crystal Field Theory (CFT): Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Spectrochemical Series, Crystal Field Splitting in Octahedral Complexes, Crystal Field Splitting in Tetrahedral Complexes, Limitations of Crystal Field Theory and, Crystal Field Splitting in Square Planar Complexes
Important Questions on Crystal Field Theory (CFT)
The value of the spin only magnetic moment for one of the following configurations is BM. The correct one is

Match List I with List II
List I Complex | List II | ||
A. | I. | ||
B. | II. | ||
C. | III. | ||
D. | IV. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following complexes will exhibit maximum attraction to an applied magnetic field?

The homoleptic and octahedral complex of and has ______ unpaired electron(s) in the set of orbitals.

The complex with highest magnitude of crystal field splitting energy is

In potassium ferrocyanide, there are ______ pairs of electrons in the set of orbitals.

Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The magnitude of crystal field stabilisation energy (CFSE) in tetrahedral complexes is considerably less than in the octahedral field because

CFSE of octahedral complex of (low spin) will be: [Excluding pairing energy term ]

Crystal Field Splitting Energy (CFSE) for is . The Crystal Field Splitting Energy (CFSE) for will be

The correct order of decreasing field strength of the below given ligands is

The crystal filed theory is successful in explaining which of the following?
I. Ligands as point charges;
II. Formation and structures of complexes.
III. colour;
IV. Magnetic properties:
V . covalent character of metal-ligand bonding.

Which of the following complex will absorb maximum wavelength of light?

The arrangement of ligands in order of their crystal field splitting energies is called _____.

Which of the following configuration of ions has zero CFSE in both strong and weak ligand fields ?

Which of the following statement is correct ? (CFSE = Crystal Field Splitting Energy)

In a coordination entity, the electronic configuration of the central metal ion is , draw the crystal field splitting diagram for the above complex.

In a coordination entity, the electronic configuration of the central metal ion is , is the coordination compound a high spin or low spin complex?

Draw a figure to show the splitting of orbitals in square planar crystal field.

Briefly outline crystal field splitting in square planar complexes.
