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Determine the number of nodes along the internuclearaxis for each of the
Interpretation: The number of nodes along the internuclear axis for each of the
Concept introduction: Born-Oppenheimer approximation state that nuclei are heavier than electrons that considered fixed in space whereas the electrons move constantly around them. The Born−Oppenheimer approximation solves the electronic Schrodinger equation for
Answer to Problem 1P
The number of nodes in
Explanation of Solution
Node is point in molecular orbitals where probability to find the electron density is zero. Nodal plane is the imaginary plane where probability to find electrons is zero.
In the figure, node is the oval region. It is formed when plane white surface cut the spherical orbital into two equal halves having opposite symmetry. Also, there are six
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Therefore, number of nodes in
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