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Question

The probability of finding an electron in a d $_{x y}$ orbital is maximum:

parallel to x-axis

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parallel to y-axis

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parallel to x and y-axis

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at an angle of

45^{0}

from x and y axis

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Solution

The correct option is D at an angle of $45^{0}$ from x and y axis
Therefore, we see that lobes are at $45^{0}$ from x and y axis. So, the probability will be maximum on the lobes.

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