For an electron in a hydrogen atom, the wave function Ψ is proportional to exp, where a0 is the Bohrs radius. What is the ratio of the probability of finding the electron at the nucleus to the probability of finding it at a0?
A
e
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B
e2
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C
1/e2
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is D zero Electron cannot be found at nucleus. ∴ Probability finding electron at nucleus is zero.