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Atomic Structure: Bohr Model MCQ

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Question

The radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen atom is:
  1. A
    0.529n² Å
    Correct
  2. B
    0.529/n² Å
  3. C
    0.529n Å
  4. D
    0.529 Å only

Correct answer

0.529n² Å

Explanation

rn = 0.529 × n²/Z Å. For H (Z=1): rn = 0.529n² Å. The Bohr radius (n=1) is 0.529 Å (a₀).