The D_z2 and D_x2-Y2 Orbitals Are Higher in Energy Than

question 57

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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