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The degenerate orbitals of [Cr(H2O)6]3+ are

(a)

dxz and dyz

(b)

dyz and dxy

(c)

dz2 and dxz

(d)

dyz and  dz2



Question ID - 52598 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

The degenerate orbitals of [Cr(H2O)6]3+ are

(a)

dxz and dyz

(b)

dyz and dxy

(c)

dz2 and dxz

(d)

dyz and  dz2

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

Cr3+ has d3 configuration and forms an octahedral inner orbitals complex. The set of degenerate Orientals are (dxy, dyz and dxz) and (dx2−y2 and dz2)

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