d-orbitals have two nodal planes. How many spherical nodes will a 5 d orbital contain?

Name: d-orbitals have two nodal planes. How many spherical nodes will a 5 d orbital contain?
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.9 (40 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A 5d orbital has 2 nodal planes and the number of spherical nodes is given by n-l-1, where n is the principal quantum number (5 for 5d) and l is the azimuthal quantum number (2 for d orbitals). Thus, 5-2-1 = 2 spherical nodes.

D-Orbitals Have Two Nodal Planes