Which of the Following Statements About Orbital Shapes Is NOT

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about orbital shapes is NOT true?

• A)A 1s orbital is spherical.
• B)2p orbitals have a node at r = 0.
• C)There are only two 2p orbitals,each directed along and x or y axis.
• D)There are five 3d orbitals.
• E)Four of the 3d orbitals are alike except for the orientation with respect to the axes.

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