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Atomic Structure: Bohr Model MCQ

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Question

For a hydrogen-like ion He⁺ (Z=2), the energy of n=2 orbit is:
  1. A
    -13.6 eV
    Correct
  2. B
    -6.8 eV
  3. C
    -27.2 eV
  4. D
    -54.4 eV

Correct answer

-13.6 eV

Explanation

En = −13.6Z²/n² = −13.6×4/4 = −13.6 eV. He⁺ with Z=2, n=2 has the same energy as H n=1.