NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Consider a diagram depicting the electron probability density distribution for orbitals within the same shell. Which orbital will have its electron spending the most time closest to the nucleus?
s orbital
p orbital
d orbital
f orbital
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electrons in an s orbital spend more time close to the nucleus due to its spherical shape, as compared to p, d, or f orbitals in the same shell.
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