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The metal d-orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K3[Co(CN)6] are :

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The metal d-orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K3[Co(CN)6] are : 

(1) dxy and dx2–y2 

(2) dxy, dxz and dyz 

(3) dxz, dyz and dz2 

(4) dx2–y2 and dz2

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The correct option (4) dx2–y2 and dz2  

Explanation:

In octahedron complex, ligand approach axially. So energy of axial d-orbitals is raised. dx2y2; dz2.

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