Physics-Hydrogen Atom

NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom with labeled electron orbits. Which label corresponds to the orbit where the electron has the lowest energy?

Question diagram
A

n = 1

B

n = 2

C

n = 3

D

n = 4

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the Bohr model, the electron has the lowest energy when it is in the orbit closest to the nucleus, which is n = 1, also known as the ground state.

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