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Which level of the single ionized carbon has the same energy as the ground state energy of hydrogen atom?

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Use E_n proportional to Z^2/n^2 with Z = 6 and compare with hydrogen n = 1, Z = 1.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Bohr energy: \(E_n=-13.6\frac{Z^2}{n^2}\) eV. For hydrogen ground state, \(Z=1,\ n=1\): \(E=-13.6\) eV.
For carbon, \(Z=6\): \(E_n=-13.6\frac{36}{n^2}\).
Equate: \(\frac{36}{n^2}=1\), so \(n=6\).
Answer: (2) 6
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