Question

Draw the shape of dz² orbital

Answer 1

the shape of dz² orbital is in the attachment.

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Answer 2

“ (EXCEPTION: dz2 ) ”

However , each of the 5 orbitals have different spacial orientations.These spacial orientations are determined by the Magnetic Quantum Number.

Hence, dx2-y2 and dz2 also differ in their orientations.

In dx2-y2 orbital , all the four lobes lie on the co-ordinate axes.

In dz2 orbital , there are 2 lobes which lie on the z-axis i.e. one lobe on the +ve z-axis and other on the -ve z-axis. Other than these 2 lobes , there is also a ring shaped region around the lobe.