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QJEEM21Ch80db: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch80db Solution: The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals …

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

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 113 English
The correct plot for 3s orbital is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A (B)
  • B (A)
  • C (C)
  • D (D)

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Number of radial nodes = n – (l + 1)

For 3s orbital n = 3, l = 0

Number of radial nodes = 3 – 0 – 1 = 2

It is correctly represented in graph of option D.

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