Figure $1$ shows the electron density distribution for a $2s$ orbital. Figure $2$ shows the radial wave function plot for a $2s$ orbital. Which of the following points $(A, B, C, D)$ in Figure $2$ most accurately represents the spherical nodal surface as shown in Figure $1$?

  • A
    $B$
  • B
    $D$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    $A$

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