JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2020 - 5th September Evening Slot - No. 16)

The correct statement about probability density (except at infinite distance from nucleus) is :
It can be zero for 1s orbital
It can be zero for 3p orbital
It can never be zero for 2s orbital
It can negative for 2p orbital

Explanation

$$\phi $$2 (probability density) can be zero for 3p orbital other than infinite distance. It has one radial node.

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