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Wave function of an orbital is plotted against the distance from nucleus.

The graphical representation is of
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Options:
  • A 3p
  • B 2s
  • C 2p
  • D 3s
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3s
There are two nodes in the graph, hence, it is for 3s-orbital.
Number of radial nodes = n – l – 1
= 3 – 0 – 1 = 2.

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