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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which sets of the 
-orbitals are directly oriented towards the ligands in octahedral coordination compounds?
A
and 
B
and 
C
and 
D
and 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
-subshell has five orbitals, i.e.,
and 
. Out of which
and 
are pointed towards the axis along the direction of ligand.
Hence, is the correct answer.
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