NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing three p orbitals oriented along the x, y, and z axes. Which of the following statements about these orbitals is correct?
The p orbitals have identical shape and energy but differ in orientation.
The p orbitals have different energies depending on their orientation.
The p orbitals are oriented along the x, y, and z axes due to the values of ml.
The size of the p orbitals decreases with increasing principal quantum number.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The three p orbitals have identical size, shape, and energy, but differ in their orientation along the x, y, and z axes. This is independent of the ml values.
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