How do d x2 - y2 and d xy orbital's differ in their orientation in space - Chemistry - Structure of Atom

Question

How do d x2 - y2 and d xy orbital's differ
in their orientation in space?

Neelam Yadav · Accepted Answer

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As you can see from the structures of the d-orbitals in
dx2-y2 lobes are lying along the axis while in case of
dxy lobes are lying in between the axis

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