Question

The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against ${}^{\prime }{r}^{\prime }$ are given below:


The correct plot for 3s orbital is:

• A. (B)
• B. (A)
• C. (D)
• D. (C)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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

$=3-0-1=2$

Therefor corresponding graph is (D)