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Which one of the following about an electron occupying the 1s orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect ? (The Bohr radius is represented by a0).

(1) The magnitude of the potential energy is double that of its kinetic energy on an average.

(2) The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus.

(3) The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance a0 from the nucleus.

(4) The electron can be found at a distance 2a0 from the nucleus.

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Correct option (4) The electron can be found at a distance 2a0 from the nucleus.

Explanation:

Is does not have any boundary.

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