Question
Which one of the following statements in relation to the hydrogen atom is correct?
BITSAT
Chemistry
Hydrogen
2022
BITSAT 2022
BITSAT Chemistry Question (2022) — Solution
Options
- A. 3 s, 3 p and 3 d-orbitals all have the same energy.
- B. 3 s and 3 p-orbitals are of lower energy than 3 d-orbital.
- C. 3 p-orbital is lower in energy than 3 d-orbital.
- D. 3 s-orbital is lower in energy than 3 p-orbital.
Answer
A. 3 s, 3 p and 3 d-orbitals all have the same energy.
Step-by-step solution
The hydrogen atom has the configuration 1 s and 3 s, 3 p and 3 d-orbitals will have same energy with respect to 1 s-orbital.
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