Q98 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Physics

12 eV energy is given to electron in third orbit of H-atom, then final energy of electron when it ionise from third orbit, is

  • A
    5.25 eV
  • Correct answer
    B
    10.49 eV
  • C
    12 eV
  • D
    11.15 eV

Solution

Given, total energy given to electron in third orbit,

E=12 eV

Energy of third orbit of H-atom, E'=-13.6n2

=-13.632=-1.51 eV

lonisation energy of electron of third orbit, E''=-E'

=--1.51 eV⇒E''=1.51 eV

Hence, final energy of electron when it comes out of H-atom from third orbit

Ef=E-E''

=12-1.51=10.49 eV

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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