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  4. Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability density ψ2( r ) as a function of distance ' r ' of the electron form the nucleus for 2 s orbital?

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Q. Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability density $\psi^{2}( r )$ as a function of distance ' $r$ ' of the electron form the nucleus for $2 s$ orbital?

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Solution:

For $2 s$, number of radial nodes $=2-0-1=1$ and value of $\psi^{2}$ is always positive.