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

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Solution

The correct option is B orientation
The three $p$ orbitals of any energy level have similar shapes but differ in their orientation. Their axes are mutually perpendicular.

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σ (1 s) < σ^{*} (1 s) < σ (2 s) < σ^{*} (2 s) < [π (2 p_{y}) π (2 p_{z})] < σ (2 p_{x}) < [π^{*} (2 p_{y}) π^{*} (2 p_{z})] < σ^{*} (2 p_{x})

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