Which of the following orbitals have lobes aligned along the x axis? A)d_xy B)d_x^2-^y² C)d_xz D)d_yz E)s

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In orbital notation, the first quantum number indicates the orbital's shape (S, P, D, etc.), the second indicates its orientation along the x, y, or z axis (-1, 0, or 1), and the third represents the spin of the electron. The orbitals listed in choice B include S1U1B1x, S1U1B0, S1U1P12-S1S1P0, S1U1P1y, S1S1P0, and S1U1P12, all of which have lobes aligned along the x axis.

Which of the Following Orbitals Have Lobes Aligned Along the X