Question

The energy of an electron in nth orbit of hydrogen atom is

• A. $\frac{13.6}{n^4}eV$
• B. $\frac{13.6}{n^3}eV$
• C. $\frac{13.6}{n^2}eV$
• D. $\frac{13.6}{n}eV$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

According to Bohr's, for hydrogen atom $E_n=-\frac{13.6}{n^2}eV$
where, $n$ = principal quantum number