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The orbitals having lower energy in tetrahedral complexes according to CFT are

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a
dxy,  dyz,  dz2
b
dxy,  dyz,  dx2−y2
c
dxy,  dyz,  dzx
d
dx2−y2,  dz2

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Correct option is D

In tetrahedral complexes, the ligands approach the metal ion in between the axis. Thus the t2g set  orbitals (dxy,  dyz,  dzx) experience more repulsions and will have higher energy whereas eg set of orbitals (dx2−y2,  dz2) will have lower energy


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