The D_xy, D_xz, and D_yz Orbitals Are Lower in Energy

question 47

Multiple Choice

The d_xy, d_xz, and d_yz orbitals are lower in energy than the d_z² and d_x² - _y² orbitals in an octahedral complex because these three orbitals ________

• A) do not point directly at ligands.
• B) point directly at ligands.
• C) occupy larger volumes than the other two orbitals.
• D) are in the same plane and repel one another.
• E) occupy smaller volumes than the other two orbitals.

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