Let us analyze the two statements in the context of atomic orbitals and electronic transitions: Statement (I) “A spectral line will be observed for a 2px→2py transition.”
For an emission (or absorption) line to be observed, there must be a difference in energy between the initial and final states.
In a typical hydrogen-like or many-electron atom (without additional external fields or splitting effects), the three 2p orbitals (2px, 2py, 2pz) are degenerate—i.e., they all have the same energy.
Consequently, a transition from 2px to 2py (both having the same energy) would involve no energy change.
Hence, no photon is emitted or absorbed for this “transition.”
So you would not observe a spectral line for such a transition.
Therefore, Statement (I) is false.
Statement (II) “2px and 2py are degenerate orbitals.”
Orbitals within the same subshell (e.g., 2p subshell) are typically degenerate (same energy) in an isolated atom (especially a hydrogen-like atom).
Thus, 2px and 2py (and 2pz) do indeed have the same energy.
Therefore, Statement (II) is true.
Conclusion Statement (I): False Statement (II): True Hence, the correct choice is: Option A: Statement I is false but Statement II is true.