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The number of radial nodes present in the radial probability distribution curves for the orbital wave function with quantum numbers it n= 4, l= 0 and m=0 is :

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4

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3

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2

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1

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Solution

The correct option is B 3
The number of radial nodes $= n - l - 1 = 4 - 0 - 1 = 3$

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