Question
Question: What may be the correct orbital notation if the wave function is – ψ = \(\frac{1}{81\sqrt{6\pi}}\lef...
What may be the correct orbital notation if the wave function is – ψ = 816π1(a01)3/2σ2 e–σ/3 (3 cos2q –1);
Here σ = r/a0 and a0 = πme2h2∈0
A
4s
B
2px
C
3py
D
3dz2
Answer
3dz2
Explanation
Solution
y = 0 if cos2 q = 1/3
Ž cosq = ± 31
So there are two angular nodes for this orbital hence
l = 2 i.e. orbital should be 3dz2