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What is the ratio of the radius of the third stationary orbit of a...

What is the ratio of the radius of the third stationary orbit of a Li2+\text{Li}^{2+} ion to that of a He+\text{He}^{+} ion?

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  1. A3:23:2
  2. B9:49:4
  3. C4:94:9
  4. D2:32:3

Correct answer

D. 2:32:3

Step-by-step solution

According to Bohr's model, the radius of the nthn^{\text{th}} stationary orbit of a hydrogen-like species is given by:
rn∝n2Zr_n \propto \dfrac{n^2}{Z}

For the third stationary orbit, n=3n = 3 is constant for both ions. Thus, the radius is inversely proportional to the atomic number ZZ.
r∝1Zr \propto \dfrac{1}{Z}

For Li2+\text{Li}^{2+}, Z=3Z = 3. For He+\text{He}^{+}, Z=2Z = 2.
The ratio of their radii is:
rLi2+rHe+=ZHe+ZLi2+=23\dfrac{r_{\text{Li}^{2+}}}{r_{\text{He}^{+}}} = \dfrac{Z_{\text{He}^{+}}}{Z_{\text{Li}^{2+}}} = \dfrac{2}{3}

Therefore, the required ratio is 2:32:3.

Answer: 2:32:3
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