Question

In an octahedral crystal field, the correct set of low orbitals are
A. `d_(xy), d_(xz), d_(x^(2)-y^(2))`
B. `d_(x^(2)-y^(2)), d_(z^(2))`
C. `d_(xy), d_(xz), d_(yz)`
D. `d_(xy), d_(x^(2)-y^(2))`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - 3
During octahedral complex formation, ligands approach along the axis.