Which of the following are true about the energy of the given d-orbitals of a tetrahedral complex?
$A$. $d_{xy} = d_{xz} > d_{x^2-y^2}$
$B$. $d_{xy} = d_{yz} > d_{z^2}$
$C$. $d_{x^2-y^2} > d_{z^2} > d_{xz}$
$D$. $d_{x^2-y^2} = d_{z^2}$
Choose the correct answer from the given below:

  • A
    $A$, $B$ and $D$ only
  • B
    $A$ and $B$ only
  • C
    $B$ and $D$ only
  • D
    $B$, $C$ and $D$ only

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