crystal field theory

[Bethel Tesfamicael]

can someone breakdown the crystal field theory? I am aware that it is used to explain electronic structures but is there more too it for us to better understand the chemical structures?

[Claude Chung 2F]

so essentially crystal field theory explains the way d orbitals split within transition metal complexes based on interactions with their surrounding ligands. understanding this theory helps in understanding the electronic and geometric structures of complexes, which then tells us about their properties + chemical reactivity