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If a hydrogen atom remains in its first excited level, how many times will its radius be greater than the Bohr's radius?

Correct answer: B. Four times

  • A. Twice
  • B. Four times
  • C. Same
  • D. Eight times

Explanation

In the ground state = n = 1, hydrogen has radius = r = 0.529Å. When hydrogen is in excited state = n = 2 and, as r = 0.529(n²) Å. So, the radius of hydrogen in excited state = r = 0.529(22Å) = 0.529(4) Å which is four times greater than Bohr's radius.

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