The maximum probability of finding electron in the `d_(xy)` orbital is -

Options

A. along the x-axis
B. along the y-axis
C. at an angle of `45^(@)` from the x-axis and y-axis
D. at an angle of `90^(@)` from the x-axis and y-axis

Answer

C

Explanation

The `d_(xy)` orbital has lobes between x-axis and y-axis, i.e., at an angle of `45^(@)` from x-axis and y-axis.