Chemistry-Orbitals
NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a boundary surface diagram representing a 3p orbital. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the orientation and probability density of this orbital?
A
The 3p orbital has three lobes with probability density zero at the node.
B
The 3p orbital has two lobes oriented along the x, y, or z axis with probability density zero at the node.
C
The 3p orbital is spherical in shape with a uniform probability density throughout.
D
The 3p orbital has three lobes oriented along the x, y, and z axes with uniform probability density.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context describes that p orbitals have two lobes oriented along the x, y, or z axis, with probability density zero at the node where the lobes meet.
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