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Which one of the functions given below represents the bound state eigen function of the operator $$ - \frac{{{d^2}}}{{d{x^2}}}$$  in the region, 0 ≤ x < $$\infty $$ , with the eigen value -4?

A. A0e2x

B. A0 cosh 2x

C. A0e-2x

D. A0 sinh 2x

Answer: Option C


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