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In some regions of space around nucleus ...

In some regions of space around nucleus `Psi^(2)=0`, this region is called

A

Nucleus

B

Spherical nodes

C

Orbital

D

Orbit

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The correct Answer is:
B
`psi^(2)=0`
So the probability of finding the electron is zero. This region is called node.
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