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The number of radial nodes for a orbital is given by which value?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- The formula for radial nodes is .
- For a orbital, the principal quantum number and the azimuthal quantum number .
- Substitute the values: $4 - 2 - 1 = 1$.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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