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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following is considered as the main postulate of Bohr’s model of atom
A
Protons are present in the nucleus
B
Electrons are revolving around the nucleus
C
Centrifugal force produced due to the revolving electrons balances the force of attraction between the electron and the protons
D
Angular momentum of electron is an integral multiple of 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The electron can move only in these circular orbits where the angular momentum is a whole number multiple of 
or it is quantised.
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