Q.

The radial distribution function P(r) is used to determine the most probable radius, which is used to find the electron in a given orbital. dpdr(r) for ‘1s’ orbital of hydrogen like atom having atomic number z is dpdr=4z3ao3[2r2zr2ao]e2zrao, then which of the following statements is/are correct. 

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a

At the point of maximum value of radial distribution function dpdr(r)=0, one antinode is present

b

Most probable radius of Li2+ is (ao3)

c

Most probable radius of hydrogen atom is ao

d

Most probable radius of He+ is ao2

answer is A, B, C, D.

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When dpdr=0,(2r2zr2ao)=0  
r=ao2  

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