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
2
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
For n = 3, the possible orbitals are 3s, 3p, and 3d. The total nodal planes are 9.
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