A coordinate system is defined with orthogonal x-, y-, and z-axes. How many of the d orbitals have lobes pointing along one or more of the axes?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 5

Name: A coordinate system is defined with orthogonal x-, y-, and z-axes. How many of the d orbitals have lobes pointing along one or more of the axes? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 E) 5
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The d orbitals that have lobes pointing along the axes are the d_x^2-y^2 and d_z^2 orbitals.

A Coordinate System Is Defined with Orthogonal X-, Y-, and Z-Axes