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The probability of finding an electron in the $p_{x}$ orbital:

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zero at nucleus

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the same on all the sides around nucleus

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zero on the z-axis

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D

maximum on the two opposite sides of the nucleus along the x-axis

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Solution

The correct option is A zero at nucleus
The probability of finding an electron in the $p_{x}$ orbital is zero at nucleus.It means there are no electrons found at the nucleus on the x-axis.
Hence option A is correct.

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