MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which from following d-orbitals has different shape as compared with others?
Options
- Ad x y
- Bd y z
- Cd x z
- Ddz ^2
Correct answer
D. dz ^2
Step-by-step solution
The five d -orbitals are designated as d_ xy , d_ yz , d_ xz , d_ x^2-y^2 , and d_ z^2 . Orbitals d_ xy , d_ yz , and d_ xz all exhibit the characteristic cloverleaf shape, with lobes oriented between their respective axes. Orbital d_ z^2 possesses a distinct geometry, featuring two primary lobes aligned along the z -axis and a toroidal region in the xy -plane. Consequently, d_ z^2 is structurally dissimilar to the other three orbitals. The orbital with a different shape is D .