Which 3d orbitals have a higher energy in an octahedral field? A)d_xy and d_xz B)d_z² and d_yz C)d_z² and d_x² - _y² D)d_x² - _y² and d_xz E)d_xy, d_xz, and d_yz

Name: Which 3d orbitals have a higher energy in an octahedral field? A)d xy and d xz B)d z 2 and d yz C)d z 2 and d x 2 - y 2 D)d x 2 - y 2 and d xz E)d xy , d xz , and d yz
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In an octahedral field, the d_z² and d_x² - d_y² orbitals have higher energy due to direct interaction with the ligands along the axes.

Which 3d Orbitals Have a Higher Energy in an Octahedral