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Q.

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).
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