Which of the Following Statements About Orbital Shapes Is NOT

question 66

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 5 3d orbitals.
• E) Four of the 3d orbitals are alike except for the orientation with respect to the axes.

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