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Question

Which of the following orbitals has the minimum number of radial nodes?

A
4s
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6p
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C
4d
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D
5s
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Solution

The correct option is C 4d
Total number of radial nodes of 4s = 4 - 0 - 1 = 3
Total number of radial nodes of 6p = 6 - 1 - 1 = 4
Total number of radial nodes of 4d = 4 - 2 - 1 = 1
Total number of radial nodes of 5s = 5 - 0 - 1 = 4

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