The correct statement about probability density (except at infinite distance from the nucleus) is:

  • A
    It can be negative for $2p$ orbital.
  • B
    It can be zero for $3p$ orbital.
  • C
    It can be zero for $1s$ orbital.
  • D
    It can never be zero for $2s$ orbital.

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$(ii)$ Electron spin quantum number is represented by '$s$' and has values of $\pm \frac{1}{2}$.
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Given below are the quantum numbers for $4$ electrons.
$A. \; n = 3, l = 2, m_l = 1, m_s = +1/2$
$B. \; n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2$
$C. \; n = 4, l = 2, m_l = -2, m_s = -1/2$
$D. \; n = 3, l = 1, m_l = -1, m_s = +1/2$
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Arrange the following orbitals in increasing order of energy based on the given values of principal quantum number $(n)$ and azimuthal quantum number $(l)$:
$(1) n = 4, l = 1$
$(2) n = 4, l = 0$
$(3) n = 3, l = 1$
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