A certain orbital has no angular nodes and two radial nodes. The orbital is:

Option 1 - <p>3s</p>
Option 2 - <p>3p<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 3 - <p>2s<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 4 - <p>2p</p>
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:

Quantum Numbers and Orbitals:

o   Total Node = n - 1 (l => Azimuthal Q.N)

o   Radial Node = n - l - 1

o   Angular Node: l

o   If Angular node = 0, then l = 0, i.e., S orbital.

o   If Radial nodes = 2, then n - l - 1 = 2.

o   Substituting l = 0 gives n - 0 - 1 = 2, so n = 3.

o   Therefore, the orbital is 3s

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