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Bohr’s radius for the H-atom (n = 1) is approximately 0.53 Å. The radius of the first excited state (n = 2) orbit is;

Options

A

0.13 Å

B

106 Å

C

4.77 Å

D

2.12 Å

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Correct Answer :

Option D

2.12 Å

2.12 Å

Solution :

The Bohr model gives the radius of an electron orbit in a hydrogen‑like atom as

r=a00n2

where

a00 is the Bohr radius for the ground state (n = 1) and n is the principal quantum number.

From the problem statement the ground‑state Bohr radius is

a0=0.53 Å

We need the radius for the first excited state, which corresponds to n=2. Plugging the values into the formula:

r2=0.53 Å×22

Since 22 = 4, we have

r2=0.53 Å×4

Carrying out the multiplication:

r2=2.12 Å

Thus, the radius of the n = 2 orbit is 2.12 Å, which matches the provided correct option.

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