KCET2020PhysicsDual Nature of Matter
Angular momentum of an electron in hydrogen atom is 3 h 2 (h is the Planck's constant). The KE of the electron is
Options
- A4.35 eV
- B1.51 eV
- C3.4 eV
- D6.8 eV
Correct answer
B. 1.51 eV
Step-by-step solution
Given, angular momentum of electron in H-atom = 3 h 2 ...(i) From Bohr's postulate, Angular momentum = n h 2 ...(ii) Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get n=3 The kinetic energy of an electron in hydrogen is given by aligned KE &= 13.6 Z² n² eV &= 13.6 1 3² &=1.51 eV aligned ( for H, Z=1 )