Q.

The five d-orbitals are designated as dxy,dyz,dxz,dx2y2 and dz2. Choose the correct statement

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a

The shapes of all five d-orbitals are similar

b

The shapes of all five d-orbitals are different

c

The shapes of the first four orbitals are similar but that of the fifth orbital is different

d

The shapes of the first three orbitals are similar but that of the fourth and fifth orbitals are different

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

First four orbitals contain four lobes, while fifth orbital consists of only two lobes. The lobes of dxy orbital lie between x and y axis. Similar is the case for dyz and dzx. Four lobes of dx2-y2 orbital are lying along x and y axis while two lobes of dz2 orbital are lying along z-axis.

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