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CHM 102 Objective Question

Question

How many radial nodes and angular nodes, respectively, are present in a 4p atomic orbital?
Options
A 2 radial nodes, 1 angular node
Correct Answer
B 1 radial node, 2 angular nodes
C 4 radial nodes, 1 angular node
D 3 radial nodes, 0 angular nodes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The number of angular nodes is given by l (for p, l = 1), and radial nodes equal n - l - 1 = 4 - 1 - 1 = 2.

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