D/dt of <y1|y2> =0 quantum physics

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Homework Statement




I have to confirm that d/dt \int Y1* Y2 = 0


So far I have used the product rule to get two expressions.

Then I have used the TDSE to replace dY/dt and dY*/dt. I end up with the line:

(i/\hbar) [ \int H* Y1* Y2 - \int Y1* H Y2 ]

from here I'm not sure where to go. I thought about using the commuator relation but I don't think i can since the operator is at the start of the expression in expression 1.
 
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