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A hydrogen atom in ground state absorbs 12.09 eV of energy. The orbital angular momentum of the electron is increased by :

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Find the level reached from En = -13.6/n2 eV after absorbing 12.09 eV, then use L = nh/2\(\pi\).
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • 1.05 \( \times \) 10\( - \)34 Js
  • 2.11 \( \times \) 10\( - \)34 Js
  • 3.16 \( \times \) 10\( - \)34 Js
  • 4.22 \( \times \) 10\( - \)34 Js
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Energy after absorption = -13.6 + 12.09 = -1.51 eV.
Step 2: En = -13.6/n2 = -1.51 gives n2 = 9, so n = 3.
Step 3: Angular momentum L = nh/2\(\pi\). Change \(\Delta\)L = (3 - 1)h/2\(\pi\) = 2 × 6.63 × 10-34/(2 × 3.14) = 2 × 1.055 × 10-34 = 2.11 × 10-34 J s.
Answer: (B) 2.11 × 10-34 Js
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