JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2019 - 9th April Morning Slot - No. 16)

The degenerate orbitals of [Cr(H2O)6]3+ are :
dx2 and dxz
dxz and dyz
dyz and dz2
dx2 - y2 and dxy

Explanation

Degenerate orbitals means orbitals of equal energy.

Cr3+ forms an octahedral inner orbitals complex and its d orbital get splitted into two differnt energy level.

The two set of degenerate orbitals are

(1) dxy, dyz and dxz

(2) dx2 - y2 and dz2

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