Assertion (A) : Highest energy state cor

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Assertion (A) : Highest energy state corresponds with the electron revolving in an orbit closest to the nucleus.

Reason (R) : Energies of the excited state come closer and closer together as n decreases.

Options:

A and R are both true and R is the correct explanation of A.

A and R are both true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A and R are both false.

Correct Answer:

A and R are both false.

Explanation:

Highest energy state corresponds with the electron revolving in an orbit farthest from the nucleus.
Energies of the excited state come closer and closer together as n increases.