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The radius of 2nd orbit of He+ of Bohr's model is r1 and that of fourth orbit of Be3+ is represented as r2. Now the ratio r2r1 is x:1. The value of x is _____.
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 2

The formula to calculate the radius r of any nth Bohr's orbit is given by

r=r0n2Z   ...1

where, r0 is Bohr's radius, n is the principal quantum number and Z is the atomic number.

Thus, for Helium ion,

r1=r0222= 2r0   ...2

And, for the Beryllium ion,

r2=r0424=4r0   ...3

Divide equation (3) by equation (2) to obtain the required ratio.

r2r1=4r02r0=2

Hence, x=2.

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