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If rn is the radius of nth orbit of hydrogen atom, then the relative change in the radius, when an electron jumps from nth  orbit to n-1th orbit is n1
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsNEET
Options:
  • A Directly proportional to n
  • B Inversely proportional to n
  • C Inversely proportional to n2
  • D Independent of n
Solution:
1787 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Inversely proportional to n
rnn2

Δrnrn=2n

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