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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