Question

The number of radial nodes for 3P orbital is ___

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1

Answer 2

: No. of radial nodes = n – 1 l – 1

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

$\therefore$ No. of angular nodes for 3p orbital

= 3 – 1 – 1 = 3 – 2 = 1