Question

For a 4p orbital, the number of radial and angular nodes, respectively, are:

• A. 3, 2
• B. 1, 2
• C. 2, 4
• D. 2, 1

Answer 1

The correct option is D 2, 1

no. of angular nodes $=l=1$
no. of radial nodes $=n–l–1$
$=4–1–1=2$