According to crystal field theory, five d-orbitals of an octahedral complex split to give
- ATwo orbitals with lower energy and three orbitals with higher energy
- BThree orbitals with lower energy and two orbitals with higher energy
- COne orbital with lower energy and four orbitals with higher energy
- DFour orbitals with lower energy and one orbital with higher energy
✓ Correct answer: B
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