Question

For $s$-orbitals, since ($\psi$ orbital wave function) is independent of angles, the probability density ($\psi \text{2}$) is

• A. also independent of angles
• B. spherically symmetric
• C. both (a) and (b) are incorrect
• D. both (a) and (b) are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

For spherical orbital
$\psi =f(f)$ (r = distance from nucleus)
since $\psi$ (orbital) is independent of angles therefore probability $(\psi \text{2})$ also independent of angles and spherically symmetric