The energy of an electron of $2p_y$ orbital is :

  • A
    greater than $2p_x$ orbital
  • B
    less than $2p_z$ orbital
  • C
    equal to $2s$ orbital
  • D
    same as that of $2p_x$ and $2p_z$ orbitals

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