JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2022 - 29th June Evening Shift - No. 1)

Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability density $${\psi ^2}$$ (r) as a function of distance 'r' of the electron from the nucleus for 2s orbital?
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 88 English Option 1
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 88 English Option 2
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 88 English Option 3
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Structure of Atom Question 88 English Option 4

Explanation

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

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

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