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2021 · 18 Mar · Shift 1 · Q11
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Structure of Atom question

2021 · 18 Mar · Shift 1 · Q11

JEE MainChemistryStructure of AtomMCQ+4 / −1
A certain orbital has no angular nodes and two radial nodes. The orbital is :
  1. A
    2s
  2. B
    3s
  3. C
    3p
  4. D
    2p
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Correct answer: B

  1. Use the node formulas for atomic orbitals

For an orbital with quantum numbers nnn and lll:

  • Angular nodes =l= l=l
  • Radial nodes =n−l−1= n - l - 1=n−l−1
  1. Given condition: no angular nodes

No angular nodes means:

l=0l = 0l=0

So the orbital must be an sss-orbital.

  1. Given condition: two radial nodes

Using

n−l−1=2n - l - 1 = 2n−l−1=2

Since l=0l=0l=0 for an sss-orbital:

n−0−1=2n - 0 - 1 = 2n−0−1=2 n−1=2n - 1 = 2n−1=2 n=3n = 3n=3

So the orbital is:

3s3s3s

  1. Check options
  • A: 2s2s2s
    Radial nodes =2−0−1=1= 2-0-1=1=2−0−1=1 ❌

  • B: 3s3s3s
    Radial nodes =3−0−1=2= 3-0-1=2=3−0−1=2 and angular nodes =0=0=0 ✅

  • C: 3p3p3p
    Angular nodes =1=1=1 ❌

  • D: 2p2p2p
    Angular nodes =1=1=1 ❌

  1. Final answer

The required orbital is 3s3s3s.

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