Which of the Following Statements About Atomic Orbitals Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about atomic orbitals is false?

• A) A 1 s orbital is spherically symmetrical.
• B) An atomic orbital may contain zero, one, or two electrons.
• C) A 2s orbital and a 2p orbital are equal in energy.
• D) A 2p_x orbital and a 2p_y orbital are equal in energy.
• E) A 2 p orbital is not spherically symmetrical.

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