Which relationship is correct for the crystal field splitting energy between octahedral $(\Delta_0)$ and tetrahedral $(\Delta_t)$ complexes?

  • A
    $\Delta_t = \frac{1}{2}\Delta_0$
  • B
    $\Delta_t = \frac{4}{9}\Delta_0$
  • C
    $\Delta_t = \frac{3}{5}\Delta_0$
  • D
    $\Delta_t = \frac{2}{5}\Delta_0$

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