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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 5. Co-ordination chemistry

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the energy of the given d-orbitals in a tetrahedral complex?
A. \(d_{xy} = d_{xz} > d_{x^2-y^2}\)
B. \(d_{xy} = d_{yz} > d_{z^2}\)
C. \(d_{x^2-y^2} > d_{z^2} > d_{xz}\)
D. \(d_{x^2-y^2} = d_{z^2} < d_{xz}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A Only A, B and D
  2. B Only A and B
  3. C Only B and D
  4. D Only B, C and D
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(A) Only A, B and D

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In a tetrahedral complex, due to the crystal field created by ligands, the five d-orbitals split into two sets. Ligands approach the central metal ion from in between the axes. The \(d_{xy}\), \(d_{yz}\), and \(d_{xz}\) orbitals (which form the \(t_2\) set) lie in between the…
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