COMEDK202510 May 2025Morning ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
A certain orbital having 2 angular nodes and no radial nodes is:
Options
- A3s
- B3 p
- C3 d
- D2 p
Correct answer
C. 3 d
Step-by-step solution
The number of angular nodes in an orbital is given by the azimuthal quantum number l . The number of radial nodes in an orbital is given by the formula n - l - 1 , where n is the principal quantum number. Given that the orbital has 2 angular nodes, we have l = 2 . This corresponds to a d-orbital. Given that the orbital has 0 radial nodes, we have n - l - 1 = 0 . Substituting l = 2 into the radial node equation: n - 2 - 1 = 0 n = 3 . Therefore, the orbital is 3d . Answer: 3 d