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What are the integral numbers used to label the stationary states for electrons in Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom?
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Options:
  • A Integer numbers n = 1,2,3, ...
  • B Prime numbers n = 2, 3, 5, ...
  • C Fractional numbers n = 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ...
  • D Complex numbers n = i, 2i, 3i, ...
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The correct answer is: Integer numbers n = 1,2,3, ...
The stationary states for the electron are numbered n = 1,2,3.......... These integral numbers are known as Principal quantum numbers."

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