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For a 3s - orbital
Ψ(3s)=1a3(1a0)32(66σ+σ2)ϵσ2,
Where σ=2rZ3a0
What is the maximum radial distance of node from nucleus is

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(3+3)a0Z
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a0Z
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32(3+3)a0Z
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2a0Z
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Solution

The correct option is C 32(3+3)a0Z
For a node,
Ψ(3s)=066σ+σ2=0So,σ=(6)±36(4(1)6)2×1σ=6±122σ=6±232 σ=3+3 or 33
Therefore, the maximum distance=
=2rZ3a0=3+3r=32(3+3)a0Z

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