The difference in energy between the two sets of d orbitals is called the _____ energy.
A) crystal field stabilization
B) hydration
C) crystal field splitting
D) spin pairing
E) lattice

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The splitting of d orbitals in a crystal field is known as crystal field splitting energy. This splitting is caused by the electrostatic interactions between the metal ion and the surrounding ligands. The energy difference between the two sets of d orbitals is the crystal field splitting energy.

The Difference in Energy Between the Two Sets of D