In H-atom 4p and 4d orbitals, all the orbitals in a given shell are degenerate orbitals. Is Statement I true and Statement II true?
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The question presents statements regarding the properties of orbitals in hydrogen and multi-electron atoms, asking for their validity. It involves concepts related to quantum mechanics and atomic structure.
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Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
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Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
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In a hydrogen atom, all orbitals within the same shell (e.g., 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f) are degenerate, meaning they have the same energy. However, in multi-electron atoms, electrons experience different energy levels due to electron-electron interactions, causing orbitals in the same shell to not be degenerate.
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A common mistake is not accounting for electron-electron interactions in multi-electron atoms when considering degeneracy.
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