JEE PYQ: Atomic Structure Question 11
Question 11 - 2021 (25 Feb Shift 1)
The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against ‘r’ are given below. The correct plot for 3s orbital is:
(1). (D)
(2). (B)
(3). (A)
(4). (C)
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Answer: (1)
Solution
3s orbital has 2 radial nodes ($n - \ell - 1 = 3 - 0 - 1 = 2$), correctly represented in graph D.