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Which of the following statement is/are true about the probability density?

A

For an s-orbital, it is maximum at the nucleus
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It cannot be negative
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For a p-orbital, it is always zero at the nucleus
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D

All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above
Since probability density is the square of a wave function, it cannot be negative. Other statements are also true.

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