Which one of the following about an electron occupying the `1s orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect? (Bohr’s radius is represented by a0) (A) The electron can be found at a distance 2a0 from the nu

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Which one of the following about an electron occupying the `1s orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect? (Bohr’s radius is represented by a0)

(A) The electron can be found at a distance 2a0 from the nucleus
(B) The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance a0 from the nucleus
(C) The 1s orbital is spherically symmetrical
(D) The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B

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