MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #929

Which pair of orbitals has the same number of subshells but differs in orientation?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #929

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which pair of orbitals has the same number of subshells but differs in orientation?

    • A) 2s and 3s
    • B) 3p and 4p
    • C) 2p and 3d
    • D) 3d and 4f

    Answer: 3p and 4p

    Explanation: 3p and 4p orbitals have three subshells (B). 2s (A) has 1 subshell vs. 3s.