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The number of radial nodes in 3p orbitals are

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The number of radial nodes in 3p orbitals are
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Correct answer: A - 1
Radial nodes =n−l−1=3−1−1=1= n - l - 1 = 3 - 1 - 1 = 1 for a 3p orbital. A 3p orbital has n−1=2n - 1 = 2 nodes in all, of which one is angular (l=1l = 1) and one radial.

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