Question

How Many Nodes Are Present In 4p Orbital?

Answer 1

The number of nodes in $4\mathrm{p}$ orbitals:

There are seven orbitals in $4\mathrm{p}$ orbitals. These orbitals consist of nodes as well as antinodes. The node has zero possibility of finding electron but antinodes have the highest probability of electrons in an orbital.

Step 1: The number of nodes is related to quantum number where Azimuthal quantum number is equal to angular node.

In $4\mathrm{p}$, $\mathrm{l}=1$.

Step 2: $\text{radial node= n - l - 1}$

so, $\mathrm{radial}\mathrm{node}\mathrm{for}4\mathrm{p}=4-1-1=2$.

Step 3: The total nodes will be the sum of angular node and radial node.

$\mathrm{N}=1+2=3$.

Thus, Three nodes are present in $4\mathrm{p}$orbitals.