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How are `d^(xy)` and `d_(x^(2)-y^(2))` orbitals related to each other ?

Answer» Both `d_(xy)` and `d_(x^(2)-y^(2))` orbitals are degenerate orbitals (have same energy). However, `d_(xy)` orbital lies in the xy plane while `d_(x^(2)-y^(2))` orbital is along x and y axes.


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