The magnitude of crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE or Δt ) in tetrahedral complexes is considerably less than in the octahedral field. Because
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a
There are only four ligands instead of six on the ligand field is only 2/3 the size hence the Δt is only 2/3 the size
b
The direction of the orbitals does not coincide with the direction of the ligands. This reduces the crystal field stabilization energy (Δt) by further 2/3
c
Both points (a) and (b) are correct
d
Both points (a) and (b) are wrong
answer is C.
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CFSE in case of tetrahedral complexes is less than the octahedral field due to the points (a) and (b).