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Which sets of the $d$-orbitals are directly oriented towards the ligands in octahedral coordination compounds?
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$d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$
$d$-subshell has five orbitals, i.e. $d_{x^2}-y^2, d_{z^2}, d_{x y}$
$d_{x z}$ and $d_{y z}$. Out of which $d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$ are
directly oriented towards ligands in octahedral coordination compounds because of high electron density in its orbitals.
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
$d_{x z}$ and $d_{y z}$. Out of which $d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$ are
directly oriented towards ligands in octahedral coordination compounds because of high electron density in its orbitals.
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
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