Chemistry-Orbitals

NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about p orbitals is correct?

A

There are three p orbitals designated as 2p_x, 2p_y, and 2p_z, which are mutually perpendicular.

B

p orbitals have a spherical shape similar to s orbitals.

C

The energy of p orbitals is higher than that of s orbitals but lower than that of f orbitals.

D

All p orbitals have the same orientation in space.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The three p orbitals are indeed designated as 2p_x, 2p_y, and 2p_z and their axes are mutually perpendicular, as stated in the NCERT context.

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