JEE Main 202628 JanuaryMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 28 January
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Structure of Atom
JEE Main 2026 · 28 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Structure of Atom
Which of the following point in Figure 2 most accurately represents...
Which of the following point in Figure 2 most accurately represents the nodal surface as shown in Figure 1?
Options
- AD
- BA
- CC
- DB
Correct answer
D. B
Step-by-step solution
The 2s orbital has one radial nodal surface, which is a spherical surface shown in Figure 1.
A nodal surface is where the electron probability density (and wave function) equals zero, meaning .
From the wave function graph in Figure 2, point B represents where the wave function crosses zero on the x-axis, indicating the location of the radial node.
Points A and C show maximum and minimum values respectively, while point D shows a non-zero region beyond the node.
A nodal surface is where the electron probability density (and wave function) equals zero, meaning .
From the wave function graph in Figure 2, point B represents where the wave function crosses zero on the x-axis, indicating the location of the radial node.
Points A and C show maximum and minimum values respectively, while point D shows a non-zero region beyond the node.