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STANDARD Physics Bohr's Model MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The radius of first Bohr's orbit for hydrogen is 0.53 Å. The radius of third Bohr's orbit would be

A

0.79 Å

B

1.59 Å

C

3.18 Å

D

4.77 Å

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The radius of the nth orbit in a hydrogen atom is given by rₙ = r₁ × n². For the third orbit, r₃ = 0.53 × 3² = 0.53 × 9 = 4.77 Å.

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