STD 11 - 2. structure of atom — JEE STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceJEESTD 11 - 2. structure of atom4 Marks
MCQ
Which electron level would allow the hydrogen atom to absorb a photon but not emit a photon
A
$3s$
B
$2p$
C
$2s$
✓
$1s$
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Answer
Correct option: D.
$1s$
d $1s$ electronic level would allow the hydrogen atom to absorb a photon but not to emit it. On absorption of radiation, electron will be transferred from is level to higher level such as $2 s$ or $3 s$. But to emit a photon, the electron should go to the lower energy level from higher energy level. Since is is the lowest energy level, the electron cannot go to a lower level. Hence, emission is not possible.
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