Which of the following statements regarding orbitals is correct?
A)A picture of an n = 1 Bohr orbit would look the same as a picture of a 1s orbital.
B)The d orbitals always come in sets of four.
C)The s orbitals always have two lobes.
D)An orbital can hold four electrons.
E)A 2p orbital is lower in energy than a 3p orbital.

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A 2p orbital is lower in energy than a 3p orbital because in quantum mechanics, orbitals with lower principal quantum numbers (n) are lower in energy.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Orbitals Is Correct