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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 2. structure of atom

Which one of the following about an electron occupying the \(1\,s\) orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect? (The Bohr radius is represented by \(a_0\)

  1. A The electron can be found at a distance \(2a_0\) from the nucleus
  2. B The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus
  3. C The magnitude of potential energy is double that of its kinetic energy on an average
  4. D The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance \(a_0\) from the nucleus
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(D) The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance \(a_0\) from the nucleus

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\(T.E = - K.E = \frac{{PE}}{2}\) The energy of electrons increases as they are away from the nucleus. The probability of finding the \(1s\) electron may be higher at \(a_0\) but the energy is not. The probability density of finding the electron is not zero at any place in the…
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