Q51 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

Identify the incorrect statement from the following.

  • A
    All the five 4d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3d orbitals.
  • B
    In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in free state.
  • Correct answer
    C
    The shapes of dxy, dyz, and dzx orbitals are similar to each other; and dx2-y2 and dz2 are similar to each other.
  • D
    All the five 5d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals.

Solution

The shapes of 3d orbital are same as respective 4d and 5d orbitals, only the size of the orbital changes, when the respective shell number increases. All the d-orbitals are degenerate(equal energy) orbitals in the free state.

The shapes of the dxy,dyz and dxz are same.

Figure

The shapes of the dx2-y2 and dz2 are different.

Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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