The correct statement about |Chemical Bonding| JEE-MAIN 2020

JEE-MAIN 2020

05-09-2020 S2

Question

The correct statement about probability density (except at infinite distance from nucleus) is

Select the correct option:

It can never be zero for 2s orbital

It can be zero for 3p orbital

It can be zero for 1s orbital

It can be negative for 2p orbital

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Solution

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

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JEE Main

Chemistry

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