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QJEEM22Ch26a0: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM22Ch26a0 Solution: Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability…

Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability density ψ2{\psi ^2} (r) as a function of distance 'r' of the electron from the nucleus for 2s orbital?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/7428d51524a6fbd2585cb776f680cbf6423b7da22b9655515677f70f72fe1368.webp
  • B https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/9b46fb63dab7528fe6b94588ffcf6b43652100033454d6109efd37b1999634a5.webp
  • C https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/1063e20910c0cf8ecc89bf7c50ccae9caa67bfa185995f7b684205d6c7081994.webp
  • D https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/5e5003190bb8c0a0a47047ea95ea85f816e9ec15678c47a6b1a1ec6b98d5959e.webp

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Formula for number of radial nodes in nth orbital = n - ll - 1

For 2s, number of radial nodes = 2 – 0 – 1 = 1 and value of ψ2{\psi ^2} is always positive.

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