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The total energy of the electron in atom...

The total energy of the electron in atom is

A

Zero under normal conditions of temperature and pressure because electron is very small and of negligible mass

B

greater than zero and is insignificant

C

may be less or more than zero depending upon the nature of orbital involved

D

less than zero.

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D
It is because the energy of an electron in atom is negative
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