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Classify these atomic orbitals as s, p, or d according to their shape.

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There are four types of atomic orbitals s, p, d and f. All these atomic orbitals differ in their shapes.
s orbital: It is spherical in shape like a solid ball.
p orbital: It is dumbbell in shape.
d orbital: It is pear shaped in structure.
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