Chemistry · Atomic Structure
Identify the incorrect statement regarding atomic orbitals from the following:
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- 1In an isolated atom, all five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in the free state.
- 2All five 4d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3d orbitals.
- 3All five 5d orbitals are larger in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals.
- 4The shapes of dxy, dyz, and dzx orbitals are similar to each other; and dx2-y2 and dz2 are similar to each other.✓
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The shapes of dxy, dyz, and dzx orbitals are similar to each other; and dx2-y2 and dz2 are similar to each other.
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