If P(r) is the radial probability density function for an electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom, the most probable value for r can be found from A) dP/dt B) dP/dr E) d²P/dr²

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The most probable value for r corresponds to the maximum of the radial probability density function, which can be found by taking the derivative with respect to r and setting it equal to zero. Therefore, the correct choice is dP/dr.

If P(r) Is the Radial Probability Density Function for an Electron