Question

The correct order of energy of orbitals in octahedral complex is:

• A. $d_{x^2-y^2}=d_{z^2}>d_{xy}=d_{yz}$
• B. $d_{z^2}>d_{xy}>d_{x^2-y^2}$
• C. $d_{z^2}=d_{xy}>d_{x^2-y^2}$
  
• D. $d_{x^2-y^2}>d_{xy}>d_{yz}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $d_{x^2-y^2}=d_{z^2}>d_{xy}=d_{yz}$

In octahedral splitting the energy of orbitals is $d_{x^2-y^2}=d_{z^2}>d_{xy}=d_{yz}=d_{zx}$. Therefore option $A$ is correct.