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The energy of hydrogen atom in nth orbit is En, then the energy in nth orbit of singly ionised helium atom will be
- 4En
- En/4
- 2En
- En/2
Answer
(1) 4En
Solution
For a hydrogen-like ion: En = - 13.6 Z2n2 eV, i.e. E Z2 for the same n.
For H, Z = 1; for He+, Z = 2.
⇒ EHe+ = 22 En = 4En
Answer: (1)
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