JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 1st February Evening Shift - No. 15)

The number of radial node/s for $3 p$ orbital is :
3
2
1
4

Explanation

The number of radial nodes in an orbital is given by the formula:

$$ \text{Number of radial nodes} = n - l - 1 $$

where $$n$$ is the principal quantum number, $$l$$ is the azimuthal quantum number also known as the angular momentum quantum number.

For a $$3p$$ orbital,

$$n = 3$$ (since it is the 3rd energy level),

$$l = 1$$ (since $$p$$ orbitals correspond to $$l = 1$$).

Let's use the formula to determine the number of radial nodes:

$$ \text{Number of radial nodes} = 3 - 1 - 1 = 1 $$

So, the correct answer is: Option C : 1

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