Question

crystal field splitting for trigonal bipyramidal​

Answer 1

For a trigonal planar complex (e.g. [AgCl3]2−)

The x2−y2x2−y2 and xyxy orbitals are on the same energy level. However, assuming that one of the ClClligands lies on the yy axis (or the xx axis), wouldn't the x2−y2x2−y2 orbital be higher in energy? Thanks in advance.