Which D Orbitals Have a Higher Energy in an Octahedral

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which d orbitals have a higher energy in an octahedral complex?

• 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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