The D_z² and D_x²  _y² Orbitals Are Higher

question 25

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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