Question:

The number of radial nodes and angular nodes of a \(4f\)-orbital are respectively

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For any orbital: \[ \text{Total nodes}=n-1 \] \[ \text{Radial nodes}=n-l-1 \] \[ \text{Angular nodes}=l \]
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • \(0,\,3\)
  • \(1,\,2\)
  • \(2,\,1\)
  • \(2,\,0\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall the formulas for nodes.
For an orbital,
\[ \text{Radial nodes}=n-l-1 \] and
\[ \text{Angular nodes}=l \] where,
\[ n=\text{principal quantum number} \] \[ l=\text{azimuthal quantum number} \]

Step 2: Identify the quantum numbers for \(4f\)-orbital.
For a \(4f\)-orbital,
\[ n=4 \] For \(f\)-orbital,
\[ l=3 \]

Step 3: Calculate the number of radial nodes.
\[ \text{Radial nodes}=4-3-1 \] \[ =0 \]

Step 4: Calculate the number of angular nodes.
\[ \text{Angular nodes}=l=3 \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
Hence, the number of radial nodes and angular nodes respectively are
\[ \boxed{0,\,3} \]
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