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If r1 represents the difference in radii of stationary orbits for n=3 and n=4 in a hydrogen atom and r2 represents the difference in radii of stationary orbits for n=8 and n=9, then the value of r1r2 is
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Options:
  • A 0.71
  • B 0.41
  • C 2.43
  • D 14.82
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.41
Use the relationship between the radius of an orbit and quantum number n of that orbit.

r4-r3r9-r8=r1×42-r1×32r1×92-r1×82=16-981-64=0.41 

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