Crystal field splitting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002752",
  "term": "Crystal field splitting",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The energy difference between the d-orbitals of a central metal ion in a coordination complex, which arises from the electrostatic interaction with surrounding ligands. This splitting removes the degeneracy of the d-orbitals, leading to distinct energy levels. The magnitude of this splitting is influenced by the nature of the metal ion, its oxidation state, and the type and geometry of the ligands.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "degeneracy",
    "ligand field splitting"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2234 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/crystal-field-splitting/"
}