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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 ? (Bohr's radius is represented by a \(a_0\))

  1. A The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus
  2. B The electron can be found at a distance \(2 \mathrm{a}_0\) from the nucleus
  3. C The 1 s orbital is spherically symmetrical
  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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1. \(\Psi^2=\) Probability density is maximum at nucleus. 2. Electron can exist upto infinity from nucleus. 3. True 4. Energy of electron is maximum at infinite distance from nucleus.
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