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Pick the correct probability plot for an s orbital

This type of question, asked 2 times: 2021 Paper 3, 29 Jun 2022. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 3

    43
    The plots of radial distribution functions for various orbitals of hydrogen atom against ' rr ' are given below: (a) (b) (c) (d) The correct plot for 3 s orbital is:

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  2. Question 2

    29 Jun 2022

    122
    Which of the following is the correct plot for the probability density ψ2(r)\psi^{2}(r) as a function of distance ' rr ' of the electron form the nucleus for 2 s2\text{ }s orbital?

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