What is the orbital of an electron?
A)A loop-like planetary trajectory with the lowest probability of finding the electron
B)A loop-like planetary trajectory with the highest probability of finding the electron
C)The region of space with the lowest probability of finding the electron
D)The region of space with the highest probability of finding the electron

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Orbitals are defined as the regions of space around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are most likely to be found. They are not loop-like trajectories but rather probabilistic distributions indicating where an electron is likely to be located.

What Is the Orbital of an Electron