Question

Few statements are given regarding nodes in the orbitals. Mark the statement which is not correct.

• A. In case of $P_{z}$- orbital, xy plane is a nodal plane.
• B. ns- orbital has (n+1) nodes.
• C. The number of angular nodes is given by l.
• D. The total number of nodes is given by (n -1) i.e., sum of l angular nodes and (n – l – 1 )radial nodes.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

ns- orbital has (n+1) nodes.

Answer 2

: ns orbital has (n -1) nodes.