MCQ
Assertion :A spectral line will be observed for a $2p_x-2p_y$ transition.
Reason : The energy is released in the form of wave of light when electron drops from $2p_x$ to $2p_y$ orbital.
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer

Correct option: D.
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
d
In this case both assertion and reason are false. Both $2p_x$ and $2p_y$ orbitals have equal energy ($2p$ orbitals are degenerate), there is no possibility of electron transition and hence no energy is released and thus no spectral line will be observed.

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