If the number of radial nodes in an $s$-orbital is $(n - 1)$,and the question asks for the orbital where the number of nodes is $(n - 1)$,which orbital corresponds to the given expression $(n - 1)$?

  • A
    $ns$
  • B
    $(n+1)s$
  • C
    $(n+2)s$
  • D
    $(n-1)s$

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