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which one of the following orbitals is the largest?
○ 2p
○ 3d
○ 3s
○ 1s
○ 4d
Brief Explanations
The size of an orbital is mainly determined by the principal quantum number ($n$). The higher the value of $n$, the larger the orbital. Among the given options, the $4d$ orbital has the highest principal - quantum number ($n = 4$). Orbitals with a higher $n$ value are farther from the nucleus and thus larger in size.
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E. 4d