for-an-element-with-a-partially-filled-3d-subshell-which-d-orbital-is-most-likel

Question

For an element with a partially filled 3d subshell, which d orbital is most likely to form a pi bond and why?

Accepted Answer

d xy because its lobes can overlap sideways with adjacent p orbitals.

Answer

d yz due to its spherical symmetry.

Answer

d z squared because it is symmetrical around the z axis.

Answer

d x squared minus y squared because it aligns with the axes.