BITSAT2024ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The degeneracy of hydrogen atom that has energy equal to -R_ H 9 is (where, R_ H = Rydberg constant)
Options
- A6
- B8
- C5
- D9
Correct answer
D. 9
Step-by-step solution
The energy is given as, E=- R_ H 9 ...(i) We know that, aligned E_n & =- R_ H n^2 ...(ii) n^2 & =9 n & =3 aligned When n=3, l=0,1,2(3 s, 3 p, 3 d sub-shells) Orbitals present (i.e., degeneracy), 3 s=1,3 p=3,3 d=5 Total number of orbital present =3+1+5=9