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QJEEM19Ch2016: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM19Ch2016 Solution: The graph between and r (radial distance) is shown below. This…

The graph between ∣ψ∣2{\left| \psi \right|^2} and r (radial distance) is shown below. This represents : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 132 English

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 3s orbital
  • B 2s orbital
  • C 2p orbital
  • D 1s orbital

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In this ∣ψ∣2{\left| \psi \right|^2} vs r graph, value of r is zero at only one point. So this orbital must have one radial node.

Here ∣ψ∣2≠0{\left| \psi \right|^2} \ne 0 at r = 0, so orbital should be s orbital. Then ll = 0.

We know,

No of radial node = n - ll - 1

∴\therefore n - ll - 1 = 1

⇒\Rightarrow n - 0 - 1 = 1

⇒\Rightarrow n = 2

Therefore orbital is 2s.

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