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The number of nodal planes in the $p_{x}$ orbital is/are:

A

One

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Two

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Three

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Zero

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Solution

The correct option is A One
Number of nodal planes = $l$
In the case of $p$ subshell, we have three orbitals i.e., overall 3 nodal planes corresponding to $p_{x}, p_{y}, p_{z}$ orbitals.
Hence, corresponding to the $p_{x}$ orbital, only one nodal plane exists - $Y Z$ plane.

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