During the formation of a molecular orbital from atomic orbitals, probability of electron density is:

minimum in the nodel plane

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maximum in the nodal plane

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zero in the nodal plane

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zero on the surface of the lobe

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Solution

The correct option is D zero in the nodal plane
Nodal planes are regions around atomic nuclei where the probability of finding an electron is zero.
Hence, option C is correct.

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