Question

From the following observations predict the type of orbital: Observation 1: x y plane acts as nodal plane Observation 2: The angular function of the orbital intersect the three axis at origin only. Observation 3: R²(r)v/sr curve is obtained for the orbital is

• A. 5p
• B. 6d
• C. 6d2-2
• D. 6 d

Answer 1

The question is flawed due to contradictory information. No single correct option can be definitively determined.

Answer 2

The question contains contradictory information.

1. The radial probability distribution curve shows 5 peaks, implying $n-l=5$. None of the options (5p, 6d) satisfy this ($n-l=4$ for both).

2. "x y plane acts as nodal plane" means the orbital wave function is zero at z=0. This is true for $p_z$, $d_{xz}$, and $d_{yz}$ orbitals. Options (B) $6d_{xy}$ and (C) $6d_{x^2-y^2}$ do not have xy as a nodal plane. Option (A) $5p_z$ would satisfy this condition.

3. "The angular function of the orbital intersect the three axis at origin only" is ambiguous. If interpreted as axes being nodal lines, it fits $d_{xy}, d_{yz}, d_{xz}$.

Due to these inconsistencies, a definitive answer cannot be determined from the given options and observations.