The five d-orbitals are designated as `d_(xy), d_(yz), d_(xz), d_(x^(2) - y^(2))` and `d_(z^(2))` . Choose the correct statement.

Options

A. The shapes of the first three orbitals are similar but that of the fourth and fifth orbitals are different
B. The shapes of all five d-orbitals are similar
C. The shapes of the first four orbitals are similar but that of the fifth orbital is different
D. The shapes of all five d-orbitals are different

Answer

C

Explanation

First four orbitals contain four lobes, while fifth orbital consists of only two lobes. The lobes of `d_(xy)` orbital lie between x and y axis. Similar is the case for `d_(yz)andd_(zx)` Four lobes of `d_(x^(2)-y^(2))` orbital are lying along x and y axis while two lobes of `d_(z^(2))` orbital are lying along z-axis.