Physics-Hydrogen Atom

NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The total energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom is negative. | Reason (R): The negative total energy indicates that the electron is not bound to the nucleus and can leave the atom freely.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as the total energy of the electron is negative, indicating it is bound to the nucleus. The reason is false because negative total energy signifies the electron is bound, not free.

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