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Finding the irreducible representation which an orbital transforms under [duplicate]

I have some major confusion on irreducible representations. An example of a problem I have is Based on the character table for the point group of each of the follwing molecules, which irreducible ...
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How can I find the symmetry labels of atomic orbitals in a molecule?

What are the symmetry labels for the p and d orbitals of platinum in $\ce{[PtCl4]^2-}$? I understand how to find the point group of a molecule, but am not sure how to use the character table to find ...
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