The shape of p Orbital is

  1. Spherical
  2. Linear
  3. Planar
  4. Dumbbell

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Option 4 : Dumbbell
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The correct answer is Dumbbell

Concept:

  • An atom is identified as the prime unit of matter. It comprises sub-atomic particles like nucleons, protons, and electrons.
  • Protons and nucleons of every atom reside inside its nucleus while the electrons revolve around the nucleus.
  • The atomic orbitals of an atom outline the probability of locating the electrons. There are four types of atomic orbitals s,p,d, and f.

Explanation:

  • Every orbital is has a unique and characteristic shape.
  • s-orbital is spherically shaped.
  • p-orbital is of dumbbell shape.
  • d-orbital is of double dumbbell shape.
  • f-orbital is of eight lobed dumbbell shape.

Additional Information

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Symbol of orbital Name of orbital Shape  of orbital

s

Sharp Spherical
p Principle Dumbbell
d Diffused Double dumbbell
f Fundamental 8-lobed dumbbell

 

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