Which of the following radial probability curve is correct for a 3p - orbital? (Assume that all graphs have been plotted for the same parameters. In all these curves principal quantum nuber < 4)
A
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B
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C
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Number of radial node in 3p orbital = 3−l−1=1 is its radial probability curve will meet the x - axis only at one point and this is observed in the case of curve (A) only. Hence, A is correct.