Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the $d{z}^2$ orbital?

• A. It is a double-dumble shaped along the x and the z-axis
• B. It is a double dumbbell shaped in between the y and z- axis
• C. It is single dumbbell along the z - axis, with a donut like ring along the nucleus along the x-y plane.
• D. It is a double dumbbell shaped in between the x and y - axis

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is single dumbbell along the z - axis, with a donut like ring along the nucleus along the x-y plane.

The orbital $d_{z^2}$ is shaped like a single dumbbell along the z axis, with a donut like ring around the nucleus on the x-y plane. It is also called a donut shaped orbital.