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Intro to Crystal Field Theory

24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds / Intro to Crystal Field Theory / Problem 2

Which d orbitals would be positioned directly between the ligands in a complex with an octahedral shape?

A

$d_{xz}$ , $d_{yz}$ , and $d_{z^2}$

B

$d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{yz}$

C

$d_{xy}$ , $d_{xz}$ , and $d_{yz}$

D

$d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$

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