NEETChemistry-Atomic Structure

NEET Chemistry Quantum numbers MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

How many nodal planes are there in the atomic orbitals for the principal quantum number n = 3?

A

10

B

9

C

11

D

4

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

For n = 3, there are 3s, 3p, and 3d orbitals. The number of nodal planes is given by l, which is 0 for s, 1 for p, and 2 for d. Total = 0 + 3(1) + 5(2) = 9.

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