Which of the following statements regarding the nodes of atomic orbitals are conceptually and mathem — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

For $3p$ ($n=3, l=1$): radial nodes = $3-1-1 = 1$; angular nodes = $1$. For $4d$ ($n=4, l=2$): radial nodes = $4-2-1 = 1$, not $2$. The total number of nodes is always $(n-l-1) + l = n-1$. The $d_{xy}$ orbital lies in the $xy$ -plane and its electron density is zero along the $xz$ and $yz$ planes, making them its nodal planes.