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The d-orbitals involved in sp^3d^2 or d^2sp^3 hybridisation of the central metal ion are :

Answer: A,D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Axial d-orbitals (d_x^2-y^2 and d_z^2) are used in octahedral sp^3d^2 / d^2sp^3 hybridizations.

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