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If an electron jumps from 1st orbital to 3rd orbital, then it will :

Correct answer: C. Absorb energy

  • A. No gain of energy
  • B. Release energy
  • C. Absorb energy
  • D. None of these

Explanation

When an electron jumps from low energy orbit to high energy orbit, it absorbs energy. Similarly, when electron jumps from high energy orbit to low energy orbit, it releases energy.

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