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Energy of electron in second orbit of H-atom is :

A
-13.6eV
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-3.4eV
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-1.51eV
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-0.85eV
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Solution

The correct option is A -3.4eV
The energy of an electron in the nth orbit of H-atom is given by,

En=13.6×1n2 eV

For second orbit. n=2

En=13.64

En=3.4 eV

Therefore, the option is B.

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