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Published on: August 14, 2026
Each orbital has a nodal plane. Which of the following statements about nodal planes is not true?
A
A plane on which zero probability of finding an electron.
B
For 2s orbital the probability density first decreases sharply to zero and again increases
C
A plane on which maximum probability of finding an electron.
D
For 
orbital the probability density is maximum at the. nucleus.
orbital the probability density is maximum at the. nucleus.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Among the given statements, statement is not true about nodal planes. Its correct form is: A plane on which zero probability of finding an electron is called nodal plane.
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