The document summarizes key points about crystal field theory and its application to octahedral complexes. It discusses the historical development of metal complexes, assumptions of crystal field theory, and how it can be applied to explain splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral complex. It also examines factors that affect crystal field stabilization energy, including the nature of the metal ion and ligands. Finally, it describes how crystal field theory can be used to understand the color and magnetic properties of complexes.