NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing the boundary surface of three p orbitals. Which feature distinguishes a 2p orbital from a d orbital?
Number of angular nodes
Principal quantum number
Energy levels
Orientation of lobes
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The number of angular nodes is a distinguishing feature; p orbitals have one angular node, while d orbitals have two.
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