JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Two electrons are moving in orbits of two hydrogen like atoms with speeds and respectively. If the radii of these orbits are nearly same then the possible order of energy states are respectively.

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Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A8 and 10
  2. B9 and 8
  3. C10 and 12
  4. D6 and 5

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) For hydrogen-like atoms:
and
Thus
Since the radii are nearly the same:
Possible order of energy states is 6 and 5.

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