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

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

In an octahedral structure 4 orbitals lie on x-y plane and 2 orbitals are perpendicular to the plane (axis positions). The four orbitals involved in forming planar structure are `s, p_x , p_y, d_(x^2 - y^2)`. Two more perpendicular orbitals will be formed in 2-direction by mixing of `p_z and d_(x^2)` orbitals.