Which 3d Orbitals Have a Higher Energy in an Octahedral

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which 3d orbitals have a higher energy in an octahedral field?

• A) d_xy and d_xz
• B) d_z² and d_yz
• C) d_z² and d_x² - _y²
• D) d_x² - _y² and d_xz
• E) d_xy, d_xz, and d_yz

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