The angular wave function $A(\theta, \phi)$ for a given atomic orbital is $\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{\frac{3}{\pi}}\cos \theta$ in the polar coordinate system. Identify the orbital.

  • A
    $2s$
  • B
    $2p_x$
  • C
    $2p_y$
  • D
    $2p_z$

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