The D_z² and D_x² - _y² Orbitals Are Higher in Energy

question 134

Multiple Choice

The d_z² and d_x² - _y² orbitals are higher in energy than the d_xy, d_xz, and d_yz orbitals in an octahedral complex because these two orbitals ________

• A) do not point directly at ligands.
• B) point directly at ligands.
• C) occupy larger volumes than the other three orbitals.
• D) are in the same plane and repel one another.
• E) occupy smaller volumes than the other three orbitals.

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