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Which of the following pairs of d-orbitals will have electron density along the axis?

A
dz2, dxz
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dxz, dyz
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C
dz2, dx2y2
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dxy, dx2y2
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Solution

The correct option is C dz2, dx2y2
dx2y2 and dz2 orbitals have electron density along the axis while dxy, dyz and dxz orbitals have electron density in between the axis.

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