Atomic Structure - Result Question 65
####41. Which electronic level would allow the hydrogen atom to absorb a photon but not to emit a photon?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(1984, 1M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 41. (d)
Solution:
- When electron jumps to lower orbit photons are emitted while photons are absorbed when electron jumps to higher orbit.
-orbital is the lower most, electron in this orbital can absorb photons but cannot emit.