The function exp(-mod(x)/a) is not a momentum eigenfunction due to its non-differentiability at x = 0. The lack of a consistent derivative across the point x = 0 disqualifies it from being classified as a momentum eigenstate. This conclusion is based on the fundamental properties of eigenfunctions in quantum mechanics, where differentiability is essential for defining momentum states.
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