Which orbital shape has highest n/k >> 1 value?

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Solution

The correct option is C 4d
$4 d$ orbital shape has highest n/k >> 1 value.
For s orbital, $n / k = 1$ . Hence, the option A is ruled out.
Between 3d and 4d orbitals, n is more for 4d than for 3d but k is same. Hence, $n / k$ is more for $4 d$ than for $3 d$ .

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