The $2 p_{x}, 2 p_{y}$ and $2 p_{z}$ orbitals of an atom have identical shapes but differ in their orientation in space.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The $2 p_{x} .2 p_{y}, 2 p_{z}$ have similar shapes but differ in their orientation.The diagram representation is given below.
Also, all three of them have the same energy level.

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