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ChemistryEasyMCQ2019 · 12 Jan Shift 1

Q52.The metal's d− orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K3[Co(CN)6] are: (1) dxy, dxz and dyz (2) dx2−y2 and dz2 (3) dxy and dx2−y2 (4) dxz, dyz and dz2

What This Question Tests

This question tests fundamental knowledge of crystal field theory, specifically which d-orbitals point directly along the axes where ligands are approaching in an octahedral complex (eg set).

Concepts Tested

Octahedral GeometryOrientation of d-OrbitalsLigand Approach

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