Crystal Field Theory

We are used to using a theory like VSEPR theory to predict molecular geometry, but unfortunately with coordination compounds, things are not so simple, because of those pesky d orbitals on the central metal atom. Crystal field theory is a model that is quite successful in predicting the geometries of these compounds, as well as other characteristics, like magnetic behavior, and color, so let's learn about this theory now!
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So why exactly do the ligands repel these orbitals making them energetically unfavorable while in classic bond theory we explain the formation of a chemical bond by OVERLAPPING orbitals?

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So weak field ligands show less colour and strong filled ligands show more colour as the difference in energies is sfl is greater than wfl, right?

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I remember it by the exponent meaning on the axis (e.g. x^2 - y^2 means the orbitals are on the x and y axis, and z^2 meaning the orbitals are on the z axis) and for the orbitals that are in between the axis, the notation tells you which axis they are between (e.g. xz means the orbital lies between the x and z axis, yz means the orbital lies between the y and z axis, and xy means the orbital lies between the x and y axis). Hope that helps!

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