Question

The maximum probability of finding electron in the $d_{xy}$ orbital is -

• A. Along the $x$-axis
• B. Along the $y$-axis
• C. At an angle of $45°$ from the $x$ and $y$-axis
• D. At an angle of $90°$ from the $x$ and $y$-axis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Because maximum probability of finding electron in $d_{xy}$ orbitals at an angle of $45^{\circ }$ from $x$ and $y$ axis.