Question

The five d-orbitals are designated as $d_{xy},d_{yz},d_{xz},d_{x^2-y^2}$ and $d_{z^2}$. Choose the correct statement from the given options.

• A. The shapes of the first three orbitals and similar but that of the fourth and fifth orbitals are different
• B. The shapes of all the five d-orbitals are similar
• C. The shapes of the first four orbitals are similar but that of the fifth orbital is different
• D. The shapes of all the five d-orbitals are different

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The shapes of the first three orbitals $(3d_{xy},3dxz,3d_{dyz})$ and similar but that of the fourth and fifth orbitals are different.