Practice mode Atomic Structure

Which d orbital has its four lobes lying along the x and y axes?

Correct answer B. d(x²−y²)

Explanation

The lobes of d(x²−y²) point directly along the x and y axes. The dxy, dxz and dyz lobes lie between the axes, while dz² lies along the z axis.

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