Question

According to crystal field theory, when ligands approach the metal atom or ion in an octahedral field, the orbitals that undergo increase in energy are:

• A. d\(_{xy}\), d\(_{yz}\), d\(_{z^2}\)
• B. d\(_{yz}\), d\(_{z^2}\)
• C. d\(_{x^2-y^2}\), d\(_{z^2}\)
• D. d\(_{xz}\), d\(_{x^2-y^2}\)

Hint:

In octahedral complexes, \(e_g\) orbitals always have higher energy than \(t_{2g}\) due to direct ligand interaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C