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JEE Main 2023Structure of Atom Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 2)

Question

The number of given orbitals which have electron density along the axis is

px,py,pz,dxy,dyz,dxz,dz2,dx2-y2

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Correct answer
5

Step-by-step explanation

The orbitals oriented along axis have electron density along the axis.

Orientation of 2p orbitals are as follows:

Orientation of dz2& dx2-y2:


Thus, px,py,pz,dz2& dx2-y2 are axial orbitals.

The orbitals dxy,dyz and dxz are oriented between the axis.

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