The lobes of d-orbitals lie between the axis:
Correct answer: B. First three
- A. First two
- B. First three
- C. In all axis
- D. None of these
Explanation
The lobes of d-orbitals lie between the first three axes. The d-orbitals are located in the third shell of an atom, and they have a dumbbell shape. The lobes of the d-orbitals are oriented between the x, y, and z axes.The s-orbital is the only orbital that lies on the axes. The p-orbitals lie in planes that are perpendicular to the axes. The d-orbitals lie in between the axes, and they have a more complex shape than the s-orbital or the p-orbitals.The d-orbitals are divided into five sub-orbitals:dxy: This orbital has lobes that are oriented between the x and y axes.dyz: This orbital has lobes that are oriented between the y and z axes.dxz: This orbital has lobes that are oriented between the x and z axes.dx2-y2: This orbital has a single lobe that is oriented between the x and y axes.dz2: This orbital has a single lobe that is oriented along the z axis.
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