Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: The orbitals having same energy are called as degenerate orbitals.
Statement-II: In hydrogen atom, 3p and 3d orbitals are not degenerate orbitals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

• A. Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
• B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
• C. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
• D. Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1. Analyze Statement-I: The definition of degenerate orbitals is accurate, as orbitals with the same energy level are indeed degenerate.
Step 2. Examine Statement-II: In a hydrogen atom, all orbitals in the same principal quantum level (e.g., 3s, 3p, 3d) are degenerate, as they have the same energy. Therefore, Statement-II is incorrect.
Step 3. Conclusion: Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.