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The orbitals are called degenerate when...

The orbitals are called degenerate when

A

They have same wave function but different energy

B

They have same wave function and same energy

C

They have same energy

D

They have same wave function

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The correct Answer is:
B
Degeneracy refers to similar energy but different physical conditions of the electron. Such electrons will have the same wave function `(psi)` and the same energy also.
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