Structure Of Atom Question 10

Question 10 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I: The orbitals having same energy are called as degenerate orbitals.

Statement-II: In hydrogen atom, $3 p$ and $3 d$ orbitals are not degenerate orbitals.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

(1) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false

(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

(3) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false

(4) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true

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Answer (1)

Solution

For single electron species the energy depends upon principal quantum number ’ $n$ ’ only. So, statement II is false.

Statement I is correct definition of degenerate orbitals.