Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

The radius of the inner most electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is 0.53 Å. What is the radius of orbit of 2nd excited state?

Options:

1.06 Å

1.59 Å

2.12 Å

4.77 Å

Correct Answer:

4.77 Å

Explanation:

For second excited state n = 3

$r = r_0 n^2 = 0.53A^o \times 3^2 = 4.77 A^o$