Which orbitals always possess the same energy?
Correct answer: B. Degenerate Orbitals
- A. Hybrid Orbitals
- B. Degenerate Orbitals
- C. None of these
- D. Both a and b
Explanation
Degenerate Orbitals: Degenerate orbitals are orbitals within the same subshell (e.g., 2p orbitals) that have the same energy level. This is because they have the same principal quantum number (n) and angular momentum quantum number (l).
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