MCQ
The probability of finding an electron in the $p_x$ orbital is
  • A
    zero at nucleus
  • B
    maximum on the two opposite sides of the nucleus along the $x-$ axis
  • C
    zero on the $z-$ axis
  • All of the above

Answer

Correct option: D.
All of the above
d
$p_x$ orbital is a dumbbell-shaped orbital along the $x$-axis. So, the probability of finding the electron in $p _{ x }$ orbital is maximum on the $x$-axis and zero at the nucleus.

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