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STANDARD Chemistry Quantum Numbers MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

The number of radial nodes for 3p orbital is _______.

A

3

B

4

C

2

D

1

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The number of radial nodes is given by the formula n - l - 1. For a 3p orbital, n = 3 and l = 1, so the number of radial nodes is 3 - 1 - 1 = 1.

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