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  4. The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against 'r' are given below: <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/0833be2df2185950292c8799ac4a275b-.png /> <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/8367c15697bd7bbb1a238270ae45f594-.png /> The correct plot for 3s orbital is:

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Q. The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against $'r' $ are given below:
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The correct plot for 3s orbital is:

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Solution:

Number of radial nodes $= n -\ell-1$

$=3-0-1=2$

Therefor corresponding graph is (D)