JEE Chemistry ยท Hard

Atomic Structure: Angular nodes MCQ

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Angular nodesHardQuestion 600227

Question

The number of angular nodes in a d-orbital is:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
    Correct
  4. D
    3

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Angular nodes = l. For d subshell, l = 2, so 2 angular (planar/conical) nodes.