Which one of the following about an electron occupying the $1s$ orbital in a hydrogen atom is incorrect? (Bohr's radius is represented by $a_0$)

  • A
    The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus
  • B
    The electron can be found at a distance $2a_0$ from the nucleus
  • C
    The $1s$ orbital is spherically symmetrical
  • D
    The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance $a_0$ from the nucleus

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