For a 3s− orbital Ψ(3s)=19√3(1a0)32(6−6σ+σ2)e−σ2;whereσ=2r.Z3a0
What is the maxium radial distance of node from nucleus?
A
(3+√3)a0Z
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B
a0Z
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C
32×(3+√3)a0Z
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D
2a0Z
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Solution
The correct option is C32×(3+√3)a0Z Radial node occurs where probability of finding e− is zero. ∴Ψ2=0 or Ψ=0∴6−6σ+σ2=0∴σ=3±√3
For maximum distance r=32×(3+√3)a0Z