Question

The orbital having minimum $l$ value is:

• A. spherical in shape
• B. dumbell in shape
• C. double dumbell in shape
• D. tetrahedral in shape

Answer 1

The correct option is A spherical in shape

Spherical shape implies s orbital,$l=0.$

Dumb bell shape implies p orbital , $l=1.$

Double dumb bell shape implies d orbital, $l=2.$

Tetrahedral orbitals are formed in $s{p}^3$ hybridisation.

Also m values for an orbital vary between $-lto+l.$