The maximum probability of finding an electron in the $d_{xy}$ orbital is

  • A
    Along the $x-$ axis
  • B
    Along the $y-$ axis
  • C
    At an angle of $45^{\circ}$ from the $x$ and $y-$ axes
  • D
    At an angle of $90^{\circ}$ from the $x$ and $y-$ axes

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