Question

Which of the following is/are nodal plane(s) in the $d_{xy}$ orbital?

• A. $XY$
• B. $YZ$
• C. $ZX$
• D. Both $\left(b\right)$ and $\left(c\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both $\left(b\right)$ and $\left(c\right)$

In the $d_{xy}$ orbital, the electron density is distributed in 4 lobes which are oriented in the $XY$ plane and between the $x-y$ axis. Also, it has the minimum electron density along the $x$ and the $y$ axis or the $ZX$ and the $YZ$ plane.
Probability of finding an electron is zero on the x and y axis and XZ and YZ planes are the nodal planes.