The D_z² and D_x²_-y² Orbitals Are Higher in Energy Than

question 70

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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