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The shape of the orbital with the value of $l = 2, m = 0$ is :

A

spherical

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double dumb-bell

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trigonal planar

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square planar

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Solution

The correct option is B double dumb-bell
Quantum numbers l=2 and m=0 represent $d_{z^{2}}$ orbital.It's shape shown above that is double dumb-bell.

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