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In case of dx2y2 orbital:

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a

probability of finding the electron is maximum along x and y-axis

b

probability of finding the electron along x-axis is zero

c

probability of finding the electron along y-axis is zero

d

probability of finding the electron is zero in xy plane

answer is C.

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In case of dx2y2 orbital probability of finding the electron is maximum along x and y-axis

The dx2y2 orbital's lobes are positioned at a 45-degree angle between the axis. Therefore, at a 45-degree angle between the x and y axes, the discovery of an electron in a dx2y2 orbital is highest.

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