Ligand Field Theory: Crystal Field Splitting

This lecture covers the second part of chapter 3 on ligand field theory, focusing on crystal field splitting and molecular orbital theory. It explains the concept of ligand field theory, crystal field theory, and bond order. The lecture discusses the impact of ligands on the splitting of d orbitals, the bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals, and the importance of ligand interactions in determining the spin state of transition metal complexes.