Jahn-Teller effect is not observed in high spin complexes of
- d7
- d8
- d4
- d9
Answer
(2) d8
Solution
Jahn-Teller distortion occurs when a degenerate set of orbitals ( t2g or eg) is unequally (asymmetrically) occupied.
High spin octahedral configurations:
d4: t2g3eg1 – asymmetric eg J-T (strong)
d7: t2g5eg2 – asymmetric t2g J-T (weak)
d8: t2g6eg2 – both sets symmetrically filled no J-T
d9: t2g6eg3 – asymmetric eg J-T (strong)
Answer: (2)