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Question: What is the shape of the d orbitals?

Options:

  1. Spherical
  2. Dumbbell
  3. Double dumbbell
  4. Linear

Correct Answer: Double dumbbell

Solution: 

The d orbitals have a double dumbbell shape.

What is the shape of the d orbitals?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the shape of the d orbitals?
  1. Spherical
  2. Dumbbell
  3. Double dumbbell
  4. Linear

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the shape of the d orbitals?
Correct Answer: Double dumbbell shape
  • Step 1: Understand that orbitals are regions in an atom where electrons are likely to be found.
  • Step 2: Know that there are different types of orbitals, including s, p, d, and f orbitals.
  • Step 3: Focus on the d orbitals, which are more complex than s and p orbitals.
  • Step 4: Visualize the shape of the d orbitals as having two lobes or 'dumbbells' connected at the center.
  • Step 5: Realize that there are five different d orbitals, and they all have a similar double dumbbell shape but are oriented differently in space.
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