NEET2022ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Identify the incorrect statement from the following.
Options
- AAll the five 4 d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3 d orbitals.
- BIn an atom, all the five 3 d orbitals are equal in energy in free state.
- CThe shapes of d xy ,   d yz , and d zx orbitals are similar to each other; and d x 2 - y 2 and d z 2 are
- DAll the five 5 d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals.
Correct answer
C. The shapes of d xy ,   d yz , and d zx orbitals are similar to each other; and d x 2 - y 2 and d z 2 are
Step-by-step 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 d xy , d yz   and   d xz are same. The shapes of the d x 2 - y 2   and   d z 2 are different.