Question

Few statements are given regarding nodes in the orbitals. Mark the statement which is not correct.

• A. In case of $p_z$ - orbital, $xy$ plane is a nodal plane.
• B. $ns$ - orbital has $(n+1)$ nodes
• C. The number of angular nodes is given by $I$
• D. The total number of nodes is given by $(n-1)$ i.e. sum of $I$ angular nodes and $(n-l-1)$ radial nodes

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$ns$ orbital has $(n-1)$ nodes.