NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Structure of Atom: NEET trap MCQ

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NEET trapMediumQuestion 21123

Question

An orbital and an orbit differ because an orbital is:

  1. A
    A probability region, not a fixed path
    Correct
  2. B
    Always circular
  3. C
    Always planar
  4. D
    Independent of quantum numbers

Correct answer

A probability region, not a fixed path

Explanation

Orbit is a Bohr path, orbital is a quantum mechanical region.