The wave function (Ψ) of 2s is given by Ψ_2s = 1/2√2π ( 1/a₀)^(1/… | JEE Main 2023 Chemistry PYQ

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The wave function ( $\Psi$ ) of $2s$ is given by

\Psi_{2s} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2\pi}} \left( \frac{1}{a_0} \right)^{1/2} \left( 2 - \frac{r}{a_0} \right) e^{-r/2a_0}

At $r = r_0$ , a radial node is formed. Thus, $r_0$ in terms of $a_0$ is:

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