The plots of radial distribution

Question:

The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against ' $r$ ' are given below:

The correct plot for $3 \mathrm{~s}$ orbital is:

  1. (B)

  2. (A)

  3. (D)

  4. (C)


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

Number of radial nodes $=\mathrm{n}-\ell-1$

$=3-0-1=2$

Therefor corresponding graph is (D)

Hence answer is (3)

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