9.16 Draw figure to show the splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral crystal field.

The figure shows the splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral crystal field is as follows:


 

The splitting of the d orbitals in an octahedral field takes place in such a way that dx2-y2 , dz2  experience a rise in energy and form the eg level, while dxy , dyz and dzx  experience a fall in energy and form the t2g level.