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If is the angle measured from Z-axis, then the orbital should beAtomic Structure Chemistry Question

Question

If $\theta$ is the angle measured from Z-axis, then the orbital should be

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

The angular dependence on $\cos\theta$ directly indicates that the probability density is oriented along the Z-axis, which is characteristic of a $p_z$ orbital. Therefore, correct answer is C.

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