Correct statement(s) regarding 3p orbital is/are — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

The angular part of p-orbitals does depend on angles $\theta$ and $\phi$. The 3p orbital has $n-l = 3-1 = 2$ maxima in its radial probability distribution. For $p_y$, the electron density is along the Y-axis, making the XZ-plane the nodal plane. $m$ can be $\pm 1$. Therefore, correct answer is B, C.