Question

The sum of number of angular nodes and radial nodes for 4d orbital is:

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Hint:

The number of angular nodes is given by \( l \), and the number of radial nodes is given by \( n - l - 1 \). Add them for the total number of nodes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

For a 4d orbital:
The angular nodes for \( l = 2 \) is \( l = 2 \). The radial nodes are given by \( n - l - 1 \), so for \( n = 4 \) and \( l = 2 \), the radial nodes are \( 4 - 2 - 1 = 1 \). Thus, the total number of nodes is \( 2 + 1 = 3 \).