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What is the energy level associated with a free electron, where its energy is taken as zero?
ChemistryStructure of AtomNEET
Options:
  • A n = 1
  • B n = 0
  • C n = ∞
  • D n = -1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: n = ∞
"The electron in this situation is associated with the stationary state of Principal Quantum number = n = ∞ and is called an ionized hydrogen atom."

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