What are relative d orbital energies in a ML4 complex (tetrahedral) that is only capable of σ-donor interaction? Use AOM theory.
Using Angular Overlap Parameter tables I found that: d orbitals z2 and x2 -y2 are unchanged and dxy, dxz, dyz are 4/3eσ destabilized.
All the ligand donor orbitals are stabilized by 1eσ
Is this headed in the right direction?
How do you know whether the uncoordinated metal orbitals will be higher or lower than the uncoordinated ligands orbitals in energy?
I'm hoping to make this into a mini discussion so additional input is happily accepted.