Which Statement Concerning the Crystal Field Theory of Octahedral Transition $\Delta$

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the crystal field theory of octahedral transition metal complexes is not correct?

A) The crystal field splitting ( $\Delta$ _o) increases with increasing charge of the metal ion for the same set of ligands.
B) The crystal field splitting ( $\Delta$ _o) is determined solely by the charge of the transition metal complex ion.
C) The $d _ { z^2 }$
And $d _ { x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } }$
Orbitals are higher in energy than the $d _ { x y } , d _ { x z }$
, and $d _ { y z }$
Orbitals because these two point directly toward the ligands.
D) All ligands contribute to the strength of the crystal field.
E) The ordering of the orbitals, $d _ { z^2 }$
And $d _ { x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } }$
Higher in energy than the $d _ { x y } , d _ { x z }$
, and $d _ { y z }$
Orbitals, is independent of the strength of the crystal field.