Question icon
Grade 12th passAIPMT

For which of the following options m=0 for all orbitals?
a) 2s, 2px, 3dxy
b) 3s, 2pz, 3dz^2
c) 2s, 2pz, 3dx2-y2
d) 3s, 3px, 3dyz
P.S.: Explain how?

Profile image of Soumya
7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
Answers icon

1 Answer

Profile image of Aabha Misra
7 Years ago
As we know range of m is between -l to +l. Hence, m is zero for all s orbitals because l = 0.
And z axis is regarded as zero axis so option is b)
Hope it helps you.:)