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Question

The energy of an electron in the first Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom is $-2.18×10^{-18}J$ . Its energy in the third Bohr orbit is ____.

A

One third of this value

B

$\frac{1}{9}$ th of this value

C

Three times of this value

D

$\frac{1}{27}$ of this value

Answer

$\frac{1}{9}$ th of this value

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(B): $\frac{1}{9}$ th of this value