Question

Identify the incorrect statement from the following.

• A. The shapes of $d_{x y}, d_{y z}$ and $d_{z x}$ orbitals are similar to each other; and $d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}$ and $d_{z} 2$ are similar to each other.
• B. All the five $5 d$ orbitals are different in size when compared to the respéctive $4 d$ orbitals.
• C. All the five $4 d$ orbitals have shapes similar to the respective $3 d$ orbitals.
• D. In an atom, all the five $3 d$ orbitals are equal in energy in free state.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) The shapes of $d_{x y}, d_{y z}$ and $d_{z x}$ orbitals are similar to each other; and $d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}$ and $d_{z} 2$ are similar to each other.