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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following about an electron occupying the 
orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect? (The Bohr radius is represented by 
)
A
The electron can be found at a distance 
from the nucleus
from the nucleus
B
The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus
C
The magnitude of potential energy is double that of its kinetic energy on an average
D
The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance 
from the nucleus
from the nucleus
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The energy of electrons increases as they are away from the nucleus. The probability of finding the 
electron may be higher at 
but the energy is not. The probability density of finding the electron is not zero at any place in the atom. So, the energy may be higher when it is far from 
.
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