NEET2022Chemistry-Atomic Structure

NEET 2022 Chemistry d-Orbitals MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following.

A

In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in free state.

B

The shapes of dₓᵧ, dᵧ𝓏, and d𝓏ₓ orbitals are similar to each other; and dₓ²₋𝓎² and d𝓏² are similar to each other.

C

All the five 5d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals.

D

All the five 4d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3d orbitals.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The dₓᵧ, dᵧ𝓏, and d𝓏ₓ orbitals are indeed similar to each other, but dₓ²₋𝓎² and d𝓏² have different shapes compared to the others.

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