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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statement is not correct about the shape of atomic orbitals?
A
All the 
-orbitals are spherically symmetric, that is the probability of finding an electron at a given distance is equal in all the directions.
-orbitals are spherically symmetric, that is the probability of finding an electron at a given distance is equal in all the directions. B
In 
-orbitals the probability density function is not zero on the plane where the two lobes touch each other.
-orbitals the probability density function is not zero on the plane where the two lobes touch each other. C
Besides the radial nodes, the probability density functions for the 
and 
-orbital are zero at the plane, passing through the nucleus.
and -orbital are zero at the plane, passing through the nucleus. D
The 
-orbitals for which 
is greater than 
also have shapes similar to 
-orbital, but differ in energy and size.
-orbitals for which is greater than also have shapes similar to -orbital, but differ in energy and size.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given statements, is incorrect about the shape of atomic orbitals.
The correct form of statement is In p-orbitals the probability density function is zero on the plane where the two lobes touch each other.
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