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Published on: August 14, 2026
The metal d-orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K 3 [Co(CN) 6 ] are :
A
d xz , d yz and 
B
d xy and 
C
d xy , d xz and d yz
D
and 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
K 3 [Co(CN) 6 ] is octahedral geometry. Ligands are approaching there co-ordinate metal along the there coordinate axes. Hence 
(axial orbitals) orbitals are directly infront of the ligands.
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