alleryThe shape of a p-orbital is best described as:
ASpherical, like an s-orbital around the nucleus here
BCloverleaf, like the most common d-orbital shapes
CCubical, with electron density at the corners of the box
DDumbbell, with two lobes on either side of the nucleus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Dumbbell, with two lobes on either side of the nucleus
p-orbitals have two lobes, dumbbell shaped.
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