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What limitation of Bohr's model is mentioned in relation to the hydrogen atom spectrum?
ChemistryStructure of AtomNEET
Options:
  • A It cannot explain the existence of electrons.
  • B It fails to account for the finer details of the spectrum, such as doublets.
  • C It cannot describe the behavior of protons.
  • D It lacks the concept of atomic nuclei.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It fails to account for the finer details of the spectrum, such as doublets.
Bohr's model fails to account for the finer details (doublets) of the hydrogen atom spectrum.

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