The maximum probability of finding electron in the $d_{xy}$ orbital is

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Along the x-axis

Along the y-axis

At an angle of $45^{0}$ from the x and y-axis

At an angle of $90^{0}$ from the x and y-axis

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Option C) is Correct.
The lobes of d_xy orbital are oriented in between the axes at an angle 45⁰ . So, the probability of finding an electron in a d_xy orbital is maximum at an angle of 45 degree from x and y axis.

probability of finding an electron in a dxy orbital is

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