If n is the orbit number of the electron in a hydrogen atom, the correct statement among the following is
A
Electron energy increases as n increases.
B
Hydrogen emits infrared rays for the electron transition from 
to n = 1.
to n = 1.
C
Electron energy is zero for n = 1.
D
Electron energy varies as 
Text Solution
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A
In a hydrogen atom the energy of electron in n th orbit is
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