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Atomic Structure: Orbital nodes MCQ

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Orbital nodesHardQuestion 600226

Question

The number of radial nodes in the 3s orbital is:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
    Correct
  4. D
    3

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Radial nodes = n − l − 1 = 3 − 0 − 1 = 2. The 3s orbital has 2 spherical nodal surfaces.

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