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

The correct plot for 3s orbital is :

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Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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The correct answer is:

Calculate the number of radial nodes using the

Number of radial nodes =n--1

=3-0-1=2

Radial nodes= number of cuts on x-axis ( r).
The curve should start from zero. It can be positive or negative.
Size of the curve increases after touching the x- axis every time .

By keeping all this, we get the following curve:
 

Therefor corresponding graph is (C)

Hence, answer is (3)

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