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Statement 1 : The plots of probability density and radial probability function versus distance r from the nucleus for any particular orbital are not identical,
Statement 2 : Probability density is `psi^(2)` whereas radial probability function represents probability of finding the electron in a shell of thickness dr.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of(A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are correçt, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
The plots are not identical. The probability density `(Psi^(2))` is along the radial distance whereas radial probability function `(4pi r^(2)Psi^(2))` is the probability in a shell of thickness dr.
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