Question
Chemistry Question on Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
The number of radial nodes of 3s and 2p orbital are
A
2,0
B
0,2
C
1,2
D
2,1
Answer
2,0
Explanation
Solution
Number of radial nodes, x=n−l−1 In 3s orbital, x=3−0−1=2 In 2p orbital, x=2−1−1=0