The lobes of d-orbitals lie between which axis?
Correct answer: B. First three
- A. First two
- B. First three
- C. In all axis
- D. None of these
Explanation
The lobes of the d-orbitals lie between the x, y , and z-axis hence the first three-axis so the answer is B.
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