Question

In which of the following case would be probability of finding an electron residing in a $d_{xy}$ orbital be zero?

• A. $xy$ - and $yz$ - planes
• B. $xy$ - and $xz$ - planes
• C. $xz$ - and $yz$ - planes
• D. $z$ - direction, $yz$ - and $xz$ -planes

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$xz$ and $yz$ - planes are nodal planes.