Question

How many nodal plane present in 3dx2-y2 and 3pz??

Answer 1

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● Answer -
Nodal planes for 3dx2-y2 orbital => 2
Nodal planes for 3pz orbital => 1

● Explaination -
Number of nodal planes for an orbital is given by its Azimuthal quantum number.
Nodal planes = l

For 3dx2-y2 orbital, l = 2,
Nodal planes = 2

For 3pz orbital, l = 1,
Nodal planes = 1


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