AIPMT PRELIMS2004Physics-Atomic Physics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Energy E of a hydrogen atom with principal quantum number n is given by E = -13.6/n² eV. The energy of a photon ejected when the electron jumps from n = 3 state to n = 2 state of hydrogen is approximately :-

A

0.85 eV

B

3.4 eV

C

1.9 eV

D

1.5 eV

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The energy difference between the two states is calculated using the formula for energy levels, resulting in 3.4 eV.

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