The ratio of radii of second orbit of hydrogen atom to fourth orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ion is

The ratio of radii of second orbit of hydrogen atom to fourth orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ion is
  1. $1: 4$
  2. $2: 1$
  3. $1: 2$
  4. $2: 3$

Solution

For hydrogen and hydrogen like atoms $r_n=n^2 / Z$ where, $r_n$ is radius of $n$th orbit of revolution of electron, $Z$ is the atomic number. For hydrogen atom, $Z=1$. Hence, radius of second orbit is $r_2=\frac{(2)^2}{1}=4$ For helium atom, $Z=2$. Hence, radius of fourth orbit is $r_4=\frac{(4)^2}{2}=8$ $\therefore$ Therefore, $\frac{r_2}{r_4}=\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow 1: 2$

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (07 Jul Shift 1)

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