Question

The pair of orbitals with electron density maximum along the axes is

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

Hint:

Remember: \(d_{x^2-y^2}\) and \(d_{z^2}\) are axial \(d\)-orbitals, while \(d_{xy}, d_{yz}, d_{xz}\) lie between axes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B