Describe how you could use Fig. 20.23 to determine oct and the Racah parameter B from

Describe how you could use Fig. 20.23 to determine Δ_oct and the Racah parameter B from the energies of absorptions observed in the spectrum of an octahedral d³ ion. What are the significant limitations of this method?

Figure 20.23.

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Energy 3p 15B 3F 3A28 Auct 3728 0.2 Aoct 0.6 Дост 3818 3718 3 A28 Act 3728 0.2 Aoct 0.6 Act 3118 (a) 0.8 Lace.+.Χ. 1.8 Aoct +X 0.6 Aoct + 15B + 2x