JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q52

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 52 of 75

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true ?

A. If two orbitals have the same value of $(n+l)$ , the orbital with lower value of n will have lower energy.

B. Energies of the orbitals in the same subshell increase with increase in atomic number.

C. The size of $2p_x$ orbital is less than the size of $3p_x$ orbital.

D. Among 5f, 6s, 4d, 5p and 5d orbitals, none of the orbitals have 2 radial nodes.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A, B and C only

A and C only

C and D only

A only

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

Each statement.

A: For equal $n+l$ , the orbital with lower n has lower energy. True.
B: Orbital energies decrease as atomic number increases (greater nuclear charge). False.
C: Size grows with n, so 2p is smaller than 3p. True.
D: Radial nodes are $n-l-1$ : 5f has 1, 6s has 5, 4d has 1, 5p has 3, and 5d has 2. False.

True: A and C.

(B)

Topics:Quantum numbers Orbitals and their shapes

JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 2, Chemistry question 52