Select the correct plot of radial probability function (.4π r2R2.) for 2s-orbital.

Question

Select the correct plot of radial probability function (.4π r2R2.) for 2s-orbital. (A) Option 1

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Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Option B is correct plot because only for 2s-orbital, there will be single radial node. Number of radial node = n-l-1=2-0-1=1

Q. Select the correct plot of radial probability function $(4 π r^{2} R^{2})$ for 2s-orbital.