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The wave function for 1s orbital of the hydrogen atom is given by


Ψ1s=π2er/a0

where a0= Radius of first Bohr orbit
r= Distance from the nucleus (Probability of finding the electron varies with respect to it)
What will be the ratio of probabilities of finding the electrons at the nucleus to first Bohr's orbit a0?

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e
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e2
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1/e2
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Zero
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Solution

The correct option is D Zero
For 1s orbital, probability of finding the electron at the nucleus is zero.

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