Which d orbital(s)is/are highest in energy in a tetrahedral complex?

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In a tetrahedral complex, the d orbitals are split into two sets of three degenerate orbitals each. One set (dxz, dyz, dxy) is lower in energy, while the other set (dz^2, dx^2-y^2,  d_z^2) is higher in energy. Therefore, the highest energy d orbitals in a tetrahedral complex are the ones in the set that is higher in energy, which includes dxz, dyz, and dxy. Choice B includes these three orbitals.

Which D Orbital(s)is/are Highest in Energy in a Tetrahedral Complex