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Which of the following statements on the atomic wave function `psi` is not correct?

A

`psi` may be a real valued wave function

B

`psi` may be in some cases be a complex function

C

`psi` has a mathematical significance only

D

`psi` is proportional to the probability of finding an electron

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D
probability `alpha|psi^(2)|`
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