Which of the following is/are correct?

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Atomic StructureIntro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scatteringEASYJEE Chemistry
Which of the following is/are correct? **Options:** - **A.** For all values of n the p-orbitals have the same shape but the overall size increases as n increases, for a given atom - **B.** The fact that there is a particular direction, along which each p-orbital has maximum electron density, plays an important role in determining molecular geometries - **C.** The charge cloud of a single electron in 2px atomic orbital consists of two lobes of electron density - **D.** None is correct --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Intro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scattering

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **A,B,C** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** This question has **multiple correct answers**. **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✓ For all values of n the p-orbitals have the same shape but t... (B) ✓ The fact that there is a particular direction, along which e... (C) ✓ The charge cloud of a single electron in 2px atomic orbital ... (D) ✗ None is correct... **Correct Options: A,B,C** **Approach:** - Evaluate each statement independently - Multiple options can be correct simultaneously - Check all options against atomic structure principles **Answer: A,B,C** --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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