Q51 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Chemistry
Identify the incorrect statement from the following.
- AAll the five orbitals have shapes similar to the respective orbitals.
- BIn an atom, all the five orbitals are equal in energy in free state.
- Correct answerCThe shapes of , and orbitals are similar to each other; and and are similar to each other.
- DAll the five 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 are same.

The shapes of the are different.

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