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STANDARD Chemistry Orbital Shapes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Observe the given boundary surface diagrams of two orbitals I and II and choose the correct option.

Question diagram
A

I - dₓ₋ᵧ², II - dₓᵧ

B

I - dᵧ₋₂, II - dₓ₋ᵧ²

C

I - dₓᵧ, II - dᵤ

D

I - dᵥ, II - dₓ

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In boundary surface diagram (1) the four lobes lie between y and z-axis (dᵧ₋₂) whereas, in boundary surface diagram (2) the four lobes lie on the x and y-axis (dₓ₋ᵧ²).

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