Which of the following orbitals has zero probability density at the nucleus?

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Solution

The correct option is B 2p
For any s orbital probability density of finding electron is maximum at the nucleus. Nodal plane passes through the nucleus for p orbitals so probability density at the nucleus is zero.
Orbital daigram for $2 p_{x}$ is shown by below figure, where plane passing through nucleus is nodal plane.

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