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Published on: August 14, 2026
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
The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus
B
The electron can be found at a distance 
from the nucleus
from the nucleus C
The 1 s orbital is spherically symmetrical
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
Probability density is maximum at nucleus.
Electron can exist upto infinity from nucleus.
True
Energy of electron is maximum at infinite distance from nucleus.
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