Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams
Which of the ...
Question
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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B
It cannot be negative
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C
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.