Question: In the octahedral complex [Cr(OH 2 ) 6 ] 2+ which d-orbitals are higher in energy? a. d z 2 and d xy b. d

In the octahedral complex [Cr(OH 2 ) 6 ] 2+ which d-orbitals are higher in energy?

a. d z 2 and d xy

b. d z 2 , d x 2 -y 2 and d y 2

c. d xy , d xz and d x 2 -y 2

d. d x 2 -y 2 and d z 2

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