Physics-Hydrogen Atom

NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The total energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom is negative. | Reason (R): A negative total energy indicates that the electron is bound to the nucleus.

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 A

Detailed Explanation

In the hydrogen atom, the total energy being negative signifies that the electron is in a bound state, as indicated by the NCERT context.

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