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 $d_{z^2}$

Answer: (C)