Question

How many radial nodes for 3p orbital?

Options

• 0

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Answer 1

1

Explanation:

No. of radial nodes = \[\ce{n - l - 1}\]

for 3p orbital, n = 3, l = 1

∴ no. of radial nodes = 3 – 1 – 1 = 1