MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #947

Which orbital shape has the highest probability density for a 3p electron?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #947

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which orbital shape has the highest probability density for a 3p electron?

    • A) Spherical
    • B) Dumbbell
    • C) Cloverleaf
    • D) Double-dumbbell

    Answer: Dumbbell

    Explanation: p-orbitals have dumbbell shapes. s-orbitals are spherical, and d-orbitals have cloverleaf shapes.