Schrodinger equation and Born's Rule

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Homework Statement


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Q18.
Which of the following statements about Schrödinger equation is true?
A) The exact solution of the equation never exists
B) It is only applicable to the hydrogen-like atoms
C) We can know the energy of the atomic orbital by solving the equation
D) The square of the equation gives the probability of finding an electron

Answer: C

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Schrödinger equation

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I do not understand the answer why is not D.
"The atomic orbital, when squared, describes the probability of finding the electron at a spatial location; Therefore, an atomic orbital is simply the probability amplitude function. ( |Y(x,y,z)|2; Born’s rule, 1926 ) "
Isn't Born's rule applicable in the question?
Thanks.
 
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