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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Structure of Atom

If \(n, l\) represent the principal and azimuthal quantum numbers respectively, the formula used to know the number of radial nodes possible for a given orbital is

  1. A \((n-l)\)
  2. B \((n-l+1)\)
  3. C \((n-l-1)\)
  4. D \((n-2)\)
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(C) \((n-l-1)\)

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Formula for the number of radial nodes \(=\mathbf{n}-l-1\) Angular nodes \(=l\) Total nodes \(=\mathrm{n}-l\)