Q51 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (2 Apr Shift 2) · Physics

Assuming the validity of Bohr's atomic model for hydrogen like ions the radius of $\mathrm{Li}^{++}$ion in its ground state is given by $\frac{1}{X} a_0$, where $X=$ _______. (Where $\mathrm{a}_0$ is the first Bohr's radius.)

  • A
    2
  • B
    1
  • Correct answer
    C
    3
  • D
    9

Solution

$\mathrm{r}=\mathrm{r}_0 \frac{\mathrm{n}^2}{\mathrm{z}} \& \mathrm{z}=3$ for $\mathrm{Li}^{+2}$ and $\mathrm{n}=1$
$\therefore \mathrm{r}=\mathrm{r}_0 \frac{1^2}{3}=\frac{\mathrm{r}_0}{3} \quad \therefore \mathrm{x}=3$

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

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