Ligand field splitting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006570",
  "term": "Ligand field splitting",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The energy difference between d-orbitals of a transition metal ion in a coordination complex, caused by 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 influences the complex's color and magnetic properties.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "attachment",
    "crystal field splitting",
    "degeneracy",
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2251 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ligand-field-splitting/"
}