Crystal Field theory

Description
In this lecture the crystal field theory which is based on an ionic description, so it considers the ligands as negative point charges. octahedral geometry is considered as geometry where the ligands are in a definite position is discussed. Then the crystal field splitting diagram, and this is for an octahedral case. The crystal field stabilization energy is discussed. A term i.e. high spin and low spin discussed from the stabilization point of view. Prof. Catherine Drennan and Dr. Elizabeth Vogel Taylor, 5.111 Principles of Chemical Science, Fall 2008, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare), http://ocw.mit.edu (Accessed March 4, 2011). License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA: http://ocw.mit.edu/terms/#cc