Why is it important that a basis set for a wavefunction be complete and orthogon
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Question
Why is it important that a basis set for a wavefunction be complete and orthogonal?
a) A complete, orthogonal basis set is the smallest set, which completely describes every possible wavefunction for the system
b) A complete, orthogonal basis set ensures that the total probability density of the wavefunction is equal to 1
c) A complete, orthogonal basis set ensures that the computed eigenvalues are not complex numbers.
d) A complete, orthogonal basis set is used to guarantee that the wavefunction is not a function of complex numbers
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Explanation / Answer
A complete, orthogonal basis set is the smallest set, which completely describes every possible wavefunction for the system
ANSWER: (a)