What statement is inconsistent with the crystal field theory of tetrahedral complexes? A)Δ_t is about 4/9 that of Δ₀. B)Tetrahedral complexes are nearly all low spin. C)The d_xy,d_xz,and d_yz orbitals are higher in energy than the d_z_² and d_x_²-_y_²orbitals. D)None of the metal d orbitals point directly at the ligands in a tetrahedral environment.

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In tetrahedral complexes, due to the smaller splitting of the d orbitals (Δt), it is less common to have low spin configurations compared to octahedral complexes. This is because the energy required to pair electrons in the same orbital is often greater than the energy difference between the t2 and e orbitals in a tetrahedral field, leading to high spin configurations more frequently.

What Statement Is Inconsistent with the Crystal Field Theory of Tetrahedral