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Assertion : 3d(z^(2)) orbital is spheric...

Assertion : `3d_(z^(2))` orbital is spherically symmetrical.
Reason : The shapes of all five d-orbitals are similar to each other.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Only s orbitals are spherically symmetrical. And, the `d_(z^(2))` is the only d orbital which is different from other four d orbitals in shape. The shapes off different d-orbitals are given below:
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