In an octahedral structure , the pair of d orbitals involved in `d^(2)sp^(2)` hybridization is

Options

A. `d_(x^2-y^2), dz^2`
B. `d_(xz), d_(x^2-y^2)`
C. `d_(z^2), d_(xz)`
D. `d_(xy), d_(yz)`

Answer

A

Explanation

`d-`orbitals involved in `d^2sp^3` or `sp^3d^2` hybridization are `d_(x^2-y^2)` and `d_(z^2)` as their lobes are directed towards the corners of a regular octahedron.