The orbital having two nodal surfaces is — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Nodal surfaces = $n - l - 1$. For 1s: $1-0-1 = 0$. For 2s: $2-0-1 = 1$. For 3s: $3-0-1 = 2$. For 2p: $2-1-1 = 0$. Therefore, correct answer is C.