Structure Of Atom

Question1
Energy and radius of first Bohr orbit of He and Li + 2+
are [Given
J, a = 52.9pm ]
−18
R H= 2.18 × 10 0

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Options:
2+ −16
En (Li ) = −19.62 × 10 J;

2+
rn (Li ) = 17.6pm
A. + −16
En (He ) = −8.72 × 10 J;

+
rn (He ) = 26.4pm

2+ −16
En (Li ) = −8.72 × 10 J;

2+
rn (Li ) = 17.6pm
B. + −16
En (He ) = −19.62 × 10 J;

+
rn (He ) = 17.6pm

2+ −18
En (Li ) = −19.62 × 10 J;

2+
rn (Li ) = 17.6pm
C. + −18
En (He ) = −8.72 × 10 J;

+
rn (He ) = 26.4pm

2+ −18
En (Li ) = −8.72 × 10 J;

2+
rn (Li ) = 26.4pm
D. + −18
En (He ) = −19.62 × 10 J;

+
rn (He ) = 17.6pm

Answer: C
Solution:

The energy and radius of the first Bohr orbit for a hydrogen-like atom is given by:

Energy:
−18

J
2
−2.18×10 ×Z
En = 2
n

Radius:
2

rn =
52.9×n

Z
pm

Where:

Z is the atomic number.

n is the orbit number (or principal quantum number).

Let's calculate these values for the ions He and Li : + 2+

For He : +

The atomic number, Z = 2

Principal quantum number, n = 1

Energy, EHe : +

E
He
+ = −2.18 × 10
−18
× 2
2
= −8.72 × 10
−18
J

Radius, rHe : +

rHe + =
52.9×1

2
= 26.45 pm

For Li : 2+

The atomic number, Z = 3

Principal quantum number, n = 1

Energy, ELi : 2+

E
Li
2+ = −2.18 × 10
−18
× 3
2
= −19.62 × 10
−18
J

Radius, rLi : 2+

pm
2
52.9×1
r = = 17.63
Li 2+
3

These calculations show the energy and radius for the first Bohr orbit of He and Li .
+ 2+

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Question2
The ratio of the wavelengths of the light absorbed by a Hydrogen
atom when it undergoes n = 2 → n = 3 and n = 4 → n = 6
transitions, respectively, is

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Options:

A. 1

B. 1

C. 1
36

D. 1

16

Answer: B

Solution:
To find the ratio of the wavelengths of the light absorbed by a hydrogen atom during the transitions
n = 2 → n = 3 and n = 4 → n = 6, we start by calculating the change in energy (ΔE ) for each transition.

The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom at a given level n is given by:

−RH
En = 2
n

where R is the Rydberg constant.

H

Transition n = 2 → n = 3:

−RH −RH
ΔE2→3 = E3 − E2 = 2
− ( 2
)
3 2

1 1
= RH ( − )
4 9

5
= RH ×
36

The wavelength λ 2→3

is then:
hc hc⋅36
λ2→3 = =
ΔE2→3 RH ⋅5

Transition n = 4 → n = 6:
−RH RH
ΔE4→6 = E6 − E4 = +
36 16

RH ×20
=
36×16
The wavelength λ 4→6 is then:
hc hc×36×16
λ4→6 = =
ΔE4→6 RH ⋅20

Calculating the ratio:

The ratio of the wavelengths λ2→3

λ4→6
is:
hc⋅36

λ2→3 R
H
⋅5
= hc×36×16
λ4→6
RH ⋅20

1
=
4

Therefore, the ratio of the wavelengths for the given transitions is 1

4
.

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Question3
The quantum numbers of four electrons are given below :

The correct decreasing order of energy of these electrons is

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Options:

A.
IV > II > III > I

B.
I > III > II > IV

C.
III > I > II > IV
D.
I > II > III > IV

Answer: B

Solution:

Order of energy depends on the (n + I), greater is the (n + I) value greater is the energy, if (n + I) is same,
then it depends on n; if ' n ' is more, energy is more.

Step-1: According to (n + 1)

Energy = (I) > (II) = (III) > (IV)

Step-2 : If n↑, then energy increases

Energy = (I) > (III) > (II) > (IV)

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Question4
Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The Balmer spectral line for H atom with lowest energy
is located at

(RH =. Rydberg constant)

Statement II: When the temperature of blackbody increases, the

maxima of the curve (intensity and wavelength) shifts to shorter
wavelength.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below:

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Options:

A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false

B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question5
The energy of an electron in the ground state (n = 1) for He +ion
is −xJ, then that for an electron in n = 2 state for Be3+ ion in J is

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Options:

A.
−x

B.

C.
−4x

D.

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question6
Match List I with List II

List I List II
(Quantum Number) (Information provided)
A. ml I. Shape of orbital
B. ms II. Size of orbital
C. l III. Orientation of orbital
D. n IV. Orientation of spin of electron

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A.
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

B.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
C.
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

D.
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Answer: B

Solution:
• Magnetic quantum number ml informs about orientation of orbital.

• Spin quantum number ms informs about orientation of spin of electron.

• Azimuthal quantum number (l) informs about shape of orbital

• Principal quantum number (n) informs about size of orbital

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Question7
Select the correct statements from the following
A. Atoms of all elements are composed of two fundamental particles.
B. The mass of the electron is 9.10939 × 10−31kg.
C. All the isotopes of a given element show same chemical
properties:
D. Protons and electrons are collectively known as nucleons.
E. Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the atom as an ultimate
particles of matter

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Options:

A.
C, D and E only

B.
A and E only

C.
B, C and E only

D.
A, B and C only

Answer: C

Solution:

- Atoms consist of three fundamental particles :

Electrons, protons and neutrons

- The mass of the electron is 9.10939 × 10−31kg
- All the isotopes of a given element show same chemical properties.
- Protons and neutrons present in the nucleus are collectively called as nucleons.
- Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the atom as the ultimate particle of matter

So, the correct statements are B, C, E only

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Question8
The relation between nm,(nm = . the number of permissible values of
magnetic quantum number (m)) for a given value of azimuthal
quantum number (I), is

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Options:

A.
l = 2nm + 1

B.
nm = 2R + 1

C.
nm = l + 2
D.

Answer: D

Solution:
Values of nm (magnetic quantum number) for given azimuthal quantum number can be calculated as
following

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Question9
Incorrect set of quantum numbers from the following is :

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Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: B

Solution:

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Question10
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The value of wave function, Ψ depends upon the

coordinates of the electron in the atom.

Statement II : The probability of finding an electron at a point

within an atom is proportional to the orbital wave function.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below :

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Answer: A

Solution:
Statement-I is true and statement-II is false.

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Question11
Match List - I with List - II :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
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Question12
When electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 300 nm falls on the
surface of a metal, electrons are emitted with the kinetic energy of
1.68 × 105Jmol−1. What is the minimum energy needed to remove an
electron from the metal ?
−34 −1
( h = 6.626 × 10 Js, c = 3 × 108ms .,
.NA = 6.022 × 1023mol−1 )
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A. 2.31 × 105J1−1

B. 2.31 × 106J1−1

C. 3.84 × 104J1−1

D. 3.84 × 10−19J1−1

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
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Question13
Identify the incorrect statement from the following.
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Options:

A. All the five 5d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4d
orbitals.

B. All the five 4d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3d orbitals.

C. In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in free state.

D. The shapes of d xy, d yz and d zx orbitals are similar to each other; and d x2 − y2 and d z2
are similar to each other.

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
- The size of orbital depends on principal quantum number ' n ' therefore all the five 3d orbitals are different
in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals.

- Shape of orbitals depends on azimuthal quantum number 'l' therefore shapes of 4d orbitals are similar to the
respective 3d orbitals.

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Question14
If radius of second Bohr orbit of the H e+ion is 105.8pm, what is the
radius of third Bohr orbit of Li2+ ion?
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Options:

A. 158.7pm

B. 15.87pm

C. 1.587pm

D. 158.7Å

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
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Question15
A particular station of All India Radio, New Delhi broadcasts on a
frequency of 1, 368 kH z (kilohertz). The wavelength of the
electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter is : [speed of
light c = 3.0 × 108 ms−1 ]
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Options:

A. 219.3 m

B. 219.2 m

C. 2192 m

D. 21.92 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Energy of electromagnetic radiation (E)
= hc = hγ
λ
 C=γ ⇒λ=c
So,
λ γ
8
3 × 10
λ= = 219.3 m
1368 × 103

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Question16
4d , 5p, 5f and 6p orbitals are arranged in the order of decreasing
energy. The correct option is
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Options:

A. 5f > 6p > 4d > 5p

B. 5f > 6p > 5p > 4d

C. 6p > 5f > 5p > 4d

D. 6p > 5f > 4d > 5p

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Higher the value of (n + l ) for an orbital, higher is its energy. However, if two different types of
orbitals have same value of (n + l ), the orbital with lower value of n has lower energy. Therefore,
decreasing order of energy of the given orbitals is 5f > 6p > 5p > 4d .

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Question17
Which of the following series of transitions in the spectrum of
hydrogen atom falls in visible region?
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Options:
A. Brackett series

B. Lyman series

C. Balmer series

D. Paschen series

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Lyman series : UV region
Balmer series : Visible region
Paschen series : IR region
Brackett series : IR region

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Question18
Orbital having 3 angular nodes and 3 total nodes is
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Options:

A. 5p

B. 3d

C. 4f

D. 6d

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Number of spherical/radial nodes in any orbital = n − l − 1
Number of planar/angular nodes in orbital = l = 3
∴ Total number of nodes in any orbital = n − 1 = 3
∴ n=4
Thus, the orbital is 4f .
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Question19
In hydrogen atom, the de Broglie wavelength of an electron in the
second Bohr orbit is
[Given that Bohr radius, a0 = 52.9pm]
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Options:

A. 211.6pm

B. 211.6πpm

C. 52.9πpm

D. 105.8pm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Bohr radius, a0 = 52.9pm
n = 2, rn = n2a0 = (2)2a0 = 4 × 52.9pm = 211.6pm
The angular momentum of an electron in a given stationary state can be expressed as in equation,
h = 2× h = h
mvr = n⋅
2π 2π π
de-Broglie equation mvrπ = h.....(i)
h ;
λ= λmv = h....(ii)
mv
From equations, (i) and (ii), we get λ = πr
Putting the value of r, λ = 211.6πpm

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Question20
Which one is a wrong statement?
( NEET 2018)
Options:
A. Total orbital angular momentum of electron in s -orbital is equal to zero.

B. An orbital is designated by three quantum numbers while an electron in an atom is

designated by four quantum numbers.

C.
The electronic configuration of N atom is

D. The value of m for d is zero.

z2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
According to Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity, the correct configuration of 'N' is

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Question21
Which one is the wrong statement?
(NEET 2017)
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Options:

A. (a) The uncertainty principle is ∆E × ∆ t ≥ h

4π

B. Half filled and fully filled orbitals have greater stability due to greater exchange
energy, greater symmetry and more balanced arrangement.

C. The energy of 2s -orbital is less than he energy of 2p -orbital in case of hydrogen

like atoms.
D. de-Broglie's wavelength is given by λ = h , where m = mass of the particle, v =
mv
group velocity of the particle.

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
In case of hydrogen like atoms, energy depends on the principal quantum number only. Hence, 2s -
orbital will have energy equal to 2p -orbital.

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Question22
How many electrons can fit in the orbital for which n = 3 and l = 1?
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Options:

A. 2

B. 6

C. 10

D. 14

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For n = 3 and l = 1, the subshell is 3p and a particular 3p orbital can accommodate 6 electrons.

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Question23
Which of the following pairs of d -orbitals will have electron density
along the axes?
(NEET-II 2016 )
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Options:

A. d 2, d xz
z

B. d xz, d yz

C. d
z2
,d
x2
− y2

D. d xy, d
x2 − y2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
d 2 2 and d z2 orbitals have electron density along the axes while d xy, d yz and d xz orbitals have
x −y
electron density in between the axes.

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Question24
Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by
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Options:

A. azimuthal quantum number

B. spin quantum number

C. principal quantum number

D. magnetic quantum number.

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
For the two electrons occupying the same orbital values of n, l and ml are same but ms is different,
1 1
i.e., + and −
2 2

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Question25
Which is the correct order of increasing energy of the listed orbitals
in the atom of titanium
(At. no. Z=22)
(2015)
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Options:

A. 4s,3s,3p.3d

B. 3s,3p,3d,4s

C. 3s,3p,4s,3d

D. 3s,4s,3p,3d

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
T i(22) = 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d 2
∴ Order of increasing energy is 3s,3p,4s,3d

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Question26
The angular momentum of electron in 'd' orbitals is equal to
(2015 Cancelled)
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Options:

A. 2√3 ℏ
B. 0ℏ

C. √6 ℏ

D. √2 ℏ

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Angular momentum = √l (l + 1) ℏ
For d orbital,l = 2
Angular momentum = √2(2 + 1) ℏ = √6 ℏ

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Question27
2
The number of d-electrons in F e +(Z = 26) is not equal to the
number of electrons in which one of the following ?
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Options:

A. d- electrons in Fe (Z=26)

B. p - electrons in Ne (Z=10)

C. s- electrons in Mg (Z=12)

D. p- electrons in Cl (Z=17)

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Number of d-electrons is F e2+ = 6
Number of p-electrons Cl=11

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Question28
Be2+ is isoelectronic with which of the following ions ?
(2014)
Options:

A. H +

B. Li+
+
C. N a

D. M g2+

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:

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Question29
Calculate the energy in Joule corresponding to light of wave length
45nm (Planck's constant h = 6.63 × 10−34J s, speed of light,
c = 3 × 108ms−1)
(2014)
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Options:

A. 6.67 × 1015J

B. 6.67 × 1011J

C. 4.42 × 10−15J

D. 4.42 × 10−18J

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
hc −9
E = [Given λ = 45nm = 45 × 10 m]
λ
On putting the given values in the equation, we get
6.63 × 10−34 × 3 × 108 −18
E = 9
= 4.42 × 10 J
45 × 10

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Question30
What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified with
following quantum numbers ?
n = 3, l = 1, ml = 0
(2014)
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Options:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Only one orbital,3pz has following set of quantum numbers,n = 3, l = 1 and ml = 0

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Question31
The values of Planck's constant is 6.63 × 10−34 J [Link] speed of light
is 3 × 1017nms−[Link] value is closet to the wave length in
nanometer of quantum of light with frequency of 6 × 1015s−1
(2013 NEET)
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Options:

A. 50

B. 75

C. 10

D. 25

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
17
3
c = υλ ⇒ λ = c = × 1015 = 50nm
υ 6 × 10

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Question32

Based on equation E = −2.178 × 10

−18
J ( ) , certain conclusion are
Z2
n2

written. Which of them is not correct ?

(2013 NEET)
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Options:

A. Equation can be used to calculate the change in energy when the electron changes
orbit

B. For n = 1, the electron has a more negative energy then it does for n = 6 which
means that the electron is more loosely bound in the smallest allowed orbit

C. The negative sign in equation simply means that the energy of electron bound to the
nucleus is lower than it would be if the electrons were at the infinite distance from
nucleus

D. Larger the value of n, the larger is the orbit radius

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
The electron is more tightly bound in the smallest allowed orbit.

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Question33
What is the maximum numbers of electrons that can be associated
with the following set of quantum numbers ? n = 3, l = 1 and m = -1
(2013 NEET)
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Options:

A. 4

B. 2

C. 10

D. 6

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
The orbital associated with n = 3, l = 1 is [Link] orbital (with m = −1 ) of 3p subshell can
accommodate maximum 2 electrons.

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Question34
The outer electronic configuration of Gd (At. No. 64 ) is
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Options:

A. 4f 55d 46s1

B. 4f 75d 16s2

C. 4f 35d 56s2

D. 4f 45d 56s1

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
The electronic configuration of 64Gd is [X e]4f 75d 16s2

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Question35
According to law of photochemical equivalence the energy absorbed
(in ergs/mole) is given as ( h = 6.62 × 10−27 ergs,
c = 3 × 1010cms−1, N A = 6.02 × 10−23mol −1 )
(Karnataka NEET 2013)
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Options:
8
A. 1.196λ× 10
 5
B. 2.859λ× 10

16
C. 2.859λ× 10

1.196 × 1016
D. λ

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
hcN A
We know that, E =
λ
−27
6.62 × 10 × 3 × 10 × 6.02 × 1023
10
=
λ
8
1.1955 × 10 1.196 × 108 −1
= = ergs mol
λ λ

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Question36
The orbital angular momentum of p-electron in given as
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Options:

A. h
√2 π

B. √3 h
2π

C. √ 3h
2π

D. √6 h
2π

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
h
Orbital angular momentum(m) = √l (l + 1)
2π
For p-electrons, l − 1
Thus,
√ h
m = √l (l + 1) h = 2 = h
2π 2π √2 π

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Question37
The correct set of four quantum number for the valence electron of
rubidium atom (Z − 37) is
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Options:

A. 5, 1, 1, + 1
2

B. 6, 0, 0, + 1
2

C. 5, 0, 0, + 1
2

D. 5, 1, 0, + 1
2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Rb(37) : 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d 104p65s1
1 1
For 5s, n = 5, l = 0, m = 0, s = + or −
2 2

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Question38
Maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l = 3 and n = 4 is
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Options:

A. 14

B. 16

C. 10

D. 12

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
l = 3 an n = 4 represent [Link] total number of electrons in a subshell = 2(2l + 1) − 2(2 × 3 + 1) = 14
electrons,Hence f-subshell can contain maximum 14 electrons.

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Question39
According to the Bohr theory, which of the following transition in
the hydrogen atom will give rise to the least energetic photon ?
(2011 Mains)
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Options:

A. n = 6 to n = 1

B. n = 5 to n = 4

C. n = 6 to n = 5

D. n = 5 to n = 3

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
We know that
ΔE α
[ 1
2
1
]
− 2 , where n2 > n1
n1 n2
∴ n = 6 to n = 5 will give least energetic photon

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Question40
If n = 6, the correct sequence for filling of electrons will be
(2011)
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Options:

A.
ns → (n − 2)f → (n − 1)d → np

B.

ns → (n − 1)d → (n − 2)f → np

C.
ns → (n − 2)f → np → (n − 1)d

D.

ns → np(n − 1)d → (n − 2)f

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

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Question41
The energies E 1 and E 2 of two radiations are 25 eV and 50 eV
respectively. The relations between their wavelengths i.e,.λ1 and λ2
will be
(2011)
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Options:

A. λ1 = λ2

B. λ1 = 2λ2

C. λ1 = 4λ2

D. λ1 = 1 λ2
2

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
hc and hc
E1= E2= ;
λ1 λ2
E 1 hc λ2 λ2
= × =
E 2 λ1 hc λ1
25 λ2 1 λ
or = or = 2 ⇒ λ1 = 2λ2
50 λ1 2 λ1

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Question42
The total number of atomic orbitals in fourth energy level of an
atom is
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Options:

A. 8

B. 16

C. 32

D. 4
Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Total number of atomic orbitals in a any energy level is given by n2

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Question43
A 0.66 kg ball is moving with a speed of 100 m/s. The associated
wavelength will be ( h = 6.6 × 10−34J s)
(2010 Mains)
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Options:
32
A. 6.6 × 10− m

B. 6.6 × 10−34m

C. 1.0 × 10−35m

D. 1.0 × 10−32m

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
h
According to de-Broglie equation,λ =
mv
Given h = 6.6 × 10−34J s
m = 0.66kg v = 100ms−1
6.6 × 10−34
∴λ = = 1 × 10−35m
0.66 × 100

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Question44
Which of the following is not permissible arrangement of electrons
in an atom ?
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Options:

A.
1
n = 5, l = 3, m = 0, s = +
2

B.
1
n = 3, l = 2, m = −3, s = −
2

C.
1
n = 3, l = 2, m = −2, s = −
2

D.
1
n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, s = −
2

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
In an atom,for any value of n,the value of l − 0 to (n − 1).
1 1
For a given value of of l the values of m1 = −l to 0 to +l and the value of s = + or −
2 2
In option (b),l − 2 and m1 = −3
This is not possible as value of m1 which are possible for l = 2 are −2, −1, 0 + 1 and +2 only

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Question45
Maximum number of electrons in a sub shell of an atom is
determined by the following
(2009)
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Options:
A. 2l + 1

B. 4l − 2

C. 2n2

D. 4l + 2

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
For a given shell,l ,
the number of sub shells,m1 − (2l + 1)
Since each subshell can accommodate 2 electrons of opposite spin,so maximum number of
electrons in a subshell
= 2(2l + 1) − 4l + 2

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Question46
The measurement of the electron position is associated with an
uncertainty in momentum,which is equal to 1 × 10−18gcms−1. The
uncertainty in electron velocity is (mass of an electron is 9 × 10−28g)
(2008)
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Options:

A. 1 × 105cms−1

B. 1 × 1011cms−1

C. 1 × 109cms−1
6 1
D. 1 × 10 cms−

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Uncertainty in momentum (m Δ v) = 1 × 10−18gcms−1
1 × 10−18
Uncertainty in velocity (Δ v) = −28
= 1.1 × 109cms−1
9 × 10

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Question47
If uncertainty in position and momentum are equal ,then
uncertainty in velocity is
(2008)
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Options:

1
A. m √ h
π

B. √ h
π

1
C. 2m √ h
π

D. √ h
2π

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
From Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
h h
Δp . Δx ≥ or ,mΔv × Δx ≥
4π 4π
2 h
or (mΔv) ≥ (∵Δx − Δp)
4π
or Δv ≥ 1
2m π
h
√
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Question48
Consider the following sets of quantum numbers :
nl ms
(i) 3 0 0 +1/2
(ii) 2 2 1 +1/2
(iii) 4 3 -2 -1/2
(iv) 1 0 -1 -1/2
(v) 3 2 3 +1/2
Which of the following sets of quantum number is not possible ?
(2007)
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Options:

A. (i), (ii),(iii) and (iv)

B. (ii),(iv) and (v)

C. (i), and (iii)

D. (ii),(iii) and (iv)

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
(i) represents an electron in 3s orbital
(ii) is not possible as value of l varies from 0, 1, ... . (n − 1).
(iii) represents an electron in 4f orbital
(iv) is not possible as value of m varies from −l ....... + l
(v) is not possible as value of m varies from −l .... + l ,it can never be greater than l

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Question49
Given : The mass of electron is 9.11 × 10−31 kg, Planck's constant is
6.626 × 10−31 Js, the uncertainty involved in the measurements of
velocity with in a distance of 0.1 Å is
(2006)
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Options:
A. 5.79 × 105ms−1

B. 5.79 × 106ms−1

C. 5.79 × 107ms−1

D. 5.79 × 108ms−1

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
h
Δx ⋅ mΔv =
4π
6.626 × 10−34
0.1 × 10−10 × 9.11 × 10−31 × Δv =
4 × 3.143
6.626 × 10−34 −1
∴Δv = − 10 − 31
= 5.79 × 106ms
0.1 × 10 × 9.11 × 10 × 4 × 3.143

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Question50
The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by
(2006)
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Options:

A. pricipal quantum number

B. azimuthal quantum number

C. spin quantum number

D. magnetic quantum number

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Principal quantum number represents the name,size and energy of the shell to which the electron
belongs.
Azimuthal quantum number describes the spatial distribution of electron cloud and angular
momentum.
Magnetic quantum number describes the orientation or distribution of electron
Spin quantum number represents the direction of electron spin around its own axis

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Question51
The energy of second Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom is
−1
−328kJ mol ; hence the energy of fourth Bohr orbit would be
(2005)
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Options:
1
A. − 41kJ mol −

B. −82kJ mol −1

C. −164kJ mol −1

D. −1312kJ mol −1

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
E n = −K ( )
Z 2
n
Z = 1 for hydrogen; n = 2
E 2 = −K × 1 ⇒ E 2 = −328kJ mol −1; K = 4 × 328
4
E 4 = −K × 1 ⇒ E 4 = −4 × 328× 1 = −82kJ mol −1
16 16

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Question52
The frequency of radiation emitted when the electron falls from
n = 4 to n = 1 in a hydrogen atom will be (Given ionization energy of
H = 2.18 × 10−18J atom −1 and h = 6.625 × 10−34J s )
(2004)
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Options:

A. 1.54 × 1015s−1

B. 1.03 × 1015s−1

C. 3.08 × 1015s−1

D. 2.00 × 1015s−1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
E = hυ or υ = E /h
−21.76 × 10−19 −1
For H atom, E = 2
J atm
n

(
∆E = −21.76 × 10−19 12 − 12
4 1 )
−19 −1
= 20.40 × 10 J atm
20.40 × 10−19
υ= − 34
= 3.079 × 1015s−1
6.626 × 10

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Question53
The value of Planck's constant is 6.63 × 10−34J s. The velocity of
light is 3.0 × 108ms−1 . Which value is closest to the wavelength in
nanometers of a quantum of light with frequency of 8 × 1015s−1 ?
(2003)
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Options:

A. 2 × 10−25

B. 5 × 10−18
C. 4 × 101

D. 3 × 107

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Applying υ = c∕λ
c 3 × 108
λ= = = 37.5 × 10−9m
υ 8 × 10 15

= 37.5nm ≈ 4 × 101nm

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Question54
In hydrogen atom, energy of first excited state is −3.4eV . Then find
out K . E . of same orbit of hydrogen atom
(2002)
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Options:

A. +3.4eV

B. +6.8eV

C. −13.6eV

D. +13.6eV

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

( )
2
πe2
Kinetic energy = 1 mv2 = × 2m
2 nh

[ ∵v =
2πe2
nh ]
Total energy
 ( )
2
2π2me4 πe2
En=− = − × 2m = −K . E
n2h2 nh
∴ Kinetic energy = −E n
Energy of first excited state is −3.4eV .
∴ Kinetic energy of same orbit (n = 2) will be +3.4eV .

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Question55
Main axis of a diatomic molecule is z, molecular orbital px and py
overlap to form which of the following orbitals.
(2001)
Options:

A. π molecular orbital

B. σ molecular orbital

C. δ molecular orbital

D. No bond will form.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For π overlap, the lobes of the atomic orbitals are perpendicular to the line joining the nuclei.

Hence, only sidewise overlapping takes place.

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Question56
The following quantum numbers are possible for how many
orbitals? n = 3, l = 2, m = +2
(2001)
Options:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
n = 3, l = 2, m = +2
It symbolises one of the five d -orbitals (3d ).

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Question57
For given energy, E = 3.03 × 10−19 joules corresponding wavelength
is
(h = 6.626 × 10−34J sec, c = 3 × 108m/sec)
(2000)
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Options:

A. 65.6nm

B. 6.56nm

C. 3.4nm

D. 656nm

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
6.626 × 10−34 × 3 × 108
E = hc ⇒ λ =
λ 3.03 × 10−19
= 656nm

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Question58
Isoelectronic species are
(2000)
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Options:

A. CO, CN −, N O+, C22−

B. CO−, CN , N O, C2−

C. CO+, CN +, N O−, C2

D. CO, CN , N O, C2

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Species having same no. of electrons are called isoelectronics.
The no. of electrons in CO = CN − = N O+ = C22− = 14
So, these are isoelectronic species.

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Question59
The uncertainty in momentum of an electron is 1 × 10−5kgm/s. The
uncertainty in its position will be (h = 6.62 × 10−34kgm2/s)
(1999)
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Options:
A. 5.27 × 10−30m

B. 1.05 × 10−26m

C. 1.05 × 10−28m

D. 5.25 × 10−28m

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
∆x× ∆ p = h
4π
(Heisenberg uncertainty principle)
6.62 × 10−34
⇒∆x= −5
= 5.27 × 10−30m
4 × 3.14 × 10

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Question60
Who modified Bohr's theory by introducing elliptical orbits for
electron path?
(1999)
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Options:

A. Rutherford

B. Thomson

C. Hund

D. Sommerfeld

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Sommerfield modified Bohr's theory considering that in addition to circular orbits electrons also
move in elliptical orbits.
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Question61
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle with mass 1g and velocity
100m/s is
(1999)
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Options:

A. 6.63 × 10−35m

B. 6.63 × 10−34m

C. 6.63 × 10−33m

D. 6.65 × 10−35m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
−27
h = 6.63 × 10 erg sec
λ=
mv 1g × 104cm/s
= 6.63 × 10−31cm = 6.63 × 10−33m

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Question62
The Bohr orbit radius for the hydrogen atom (n = 1) is
approximately 0.530Å. The radius for the first excited state (n = 2)
orbit is (in Å )
(1998)
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Options:

A. 4.77
B. 1.06

C. 0.13

D. 2.12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For n th orbit of 'H' atom, rn = n2 × r1
⇒ radius of 2 nd Bohr's orbit.
r2 = 4 × r1 = 4 × 0.530 = 2.120Å

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Question63
The position of both, an electron and a helium atom is known within
1.0nm Further the momentum of the electron is known within
5.0 × 10−26kgms−1 . The minimum uncertainty in the measurement of
the momentum of the helium atom is
(1998)
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Options:

A. 8.0 × 10−26kgms−1

B. 80kgms−1

C. 50kgms−1

D. 5.0 × 10−26kgms−1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
According to uncertainty principle the product of uncertainty in position and uncertainty in
momentum is constant for a particle.
 h
i.e., ∆x× ∆ p =
4π
As, ∆x = 1.0nm for both electron and helium atom, so ∆p is also same for both the particles. Thus
uncertainty in momentum of the helium atom is also 5.0 × 10−26kgms−1

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Question64
The ion that is isoelectronic with CO is
(1997)
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Options:

A. CN −

B. N 2+

C. O2−

D. N 2−

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
since both CO and CN − have 14 electrons, therefore these are isoelectronic (i.e. having same
number of electrons).

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Question65
What will be the longest wavelength line in Balmer series of
spectrum?
(1996)
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Options:

A. 546nm
B. 656nm

C. 566nm

D. 556nm

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
The longest wavelength means the lowest energy. We know that relation for wavelength
1=R
λ H ( 1 − 1
n12 n22 )
here, n1 = 2, n2 = 3
RH ( Rydberg constant = 109677cm−1
1 = 109677
λ (
1 − 1
(2)2 (3)2
)
= 15233

1 = −5
or, λ = 6.56 × 10 cm
15233
−7
= 6.56 × 10 m = 656nm

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Question66
In a Bohr's model of an atom, when an electron jumps from n = 1 to
n = 3, how much energy will be emitted or absorbed?
(1996)
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Options:

A. 2.389 × 10−12 ergs

B. 0.239 × 10−10 ergs

11
C. 2.15 × 10− ergs

D. 0.1936 × 10−10 ergs

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Energy of an atom when n = 1
1312 −1
E1=− 2
= −1312kJ mol
(1)
1312
Similarly energy when n = 3, (E 3) = −
(3)2
= −145.7kJ mol −1
The energy absorbed when an electron jumps from n = 1 to n = 3
E 3 − E 1 = −145.7 − (−1312) = 1166.3kJ mol −1
1166.3 −23
= 23
= 193.6 × 10 kJ
6.023 × 10
= 193.6 × 10− 20J [ 1 joule = 107 ergs ]
⇒193.6 × 10−13 ergs = 0.1936 × 10−10 ergs

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Question67
Uncertainty in position of an electron (mass = 9.1 × 10−28g ) moving
with a velocity of 3 × 104cm/s accurate upto 0.001% will be (Use
h/(4π) in uncertainty expression where h = 6.626 × 10−27 erg second)
(1995)
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Options:

A. 5.76cm

B. 7.68cm

C. 1.93cm

D. 3.84cm

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Mass of an electron (m) = 9.1 × 10−28g
Velocity of electron (v) = 3 × 104cm/s
0.001
Accuracy = 0.001% = and Planck's constant
100
(h) = 6.626 × 10−27 erg-second.
We know that actual velocity of the electron
 4 0.001
(∆v) = 3 × 10 × = 0.3cm/s
100
Therefore, uncertainty in the position of the electron,
h 6.626 × 10−27
(∆x) = =
4πm ∆ v 4π × (9.1 × 10−28) × 0.3
= 1.93cm

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Question68
The radius of hydrogen atom in the ground state is 0.53 Å. The
radius of Li2+ ion (atomic number = 3 ) in a similar state is
(1995)
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Options:

A. 0.53Å

B. 1.06Å

C. 0.17Å

D. 0.265Å

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Due to ground state, state of hydrogen atom (n) = 1;
Radius of hydrogen atom (r) = 0.53Å
Atomic no. of Li(Z ) = 3
2+ n2 = 0.53× (1)2
Now, radius of Li ion = r×
Z 3
= 0.17Å

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Question69
For which of the following sets of four quantum numbers, an
electron will have the highest energy?
(1994)
Options:

A. a

B. b

C. c

D. d

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Energy of electron depends on the value of (n + l ) The subshell are 3d , 4d , 4p and 5s, 4d has
highest energy.

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Question70
Which one of the following is not isoelectronic with O2− ?
(1994)
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Options:
+
A. T l

B. N a+
C. N 3−

D. F −

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
The number of electrons in O2−, N 3− F − and N a+ is 10 each, but number of electrons in T l + is 80

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Question71
Electronic configuration of calcium atom can be written as
(1992)
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Options:

A. [N e]4p2

B. [Ar]4s2

C. [N e]4s2
2
D. [K r]4p

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Atomic no. of Ca = 20
2
∴ Electronic configuration of Ca = [Ar]4s

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Question72
The energy of an electron in the n th Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom is
(1992)
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Options:

A. 13.6
4
eV
n

B. 13.6
3
eV
n

C. 13.6
2
eV
n

D. 13.6 eV
n

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
th −13.6
Energy of an electron in n Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom = eV
n2

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Question73
In a given atom no two electrons can have the same values for all the
four quantum numbers. This is called
(1991)
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Options:

A. Hund's Rule

B. Aufbau principle

C. Uncertainty principle

D. Pauli's Exclusion principle.

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
This is a Pauli's exclusion principle.

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Question74
For azimuthal quantum number l = 3, the maximum number of
electrons will be
(1991)
Options:

A. 2

B. 6

C. 0

D. 14

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
l = 3 means f -subshell
Maximum no. of electrons in f -subshell = 14

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Question75
The order of filling of electrons in the orbitals of an atom will be
(1991)
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Options:

A. 3d , 4s, 4p, 4d , 5s

B. 4s, 3d , 4p, 5s, 4d

C. 5s, 4p, 3d , 4d , 5s

D. 3d , 4p, 4s, 4d , 5s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As per Aufbau principle, in the ground state of the atoms, the orbitals are filled in order of their
increasing energies.

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Question76
The electronic configuration of Cu (atomic number 29 ) is
(1991)
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Options:

A. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d 9

B. 1s22s22p63s23p63d 104s1

C. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24p65s25p1
2 2 6 2 6 2 6 3
D. 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s 4p 3d

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Electronic configuration of Cu is 1s22s22p63s23p63d 104s1

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Question77
The total number of electrons that can be accommodated in all the
orbitals having principal quantum number 2 and azimuthal
quantum number 1 are
(1990)
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Options:

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
n = 2, l = 1 It means 2p -orbitals. Total no. of electrons that can be accommodated in all the 2p
orbitals = 6

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Question78
An ion has 18 electrons in the outermost shell, it is
(1990)
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Options:

A. Cu+

B. T h4+

C. Cs+

D. K +

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Cu + ion has 18 electrons in its outermost shell. Electronic configuration of Cu+ is
1s22s22p63s23p63d 10

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Question79
Which of the following statements do not form a part of Bohr's
model of hydrogen atom? 10
(1989)
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Options:

A. Energy of the electrons in the orbits are quantized.

B. The electron in the orbit nearest the nucleus has the lowest energy.

C. Electrons revolve in different orbits around the nucleus.

D. The position and velocity of the electrons in the orbit cannot be determined
simultaneously.

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
It is uncertainty principle and not Bohr's postulate.

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Question80
Number of unpaired electrons in N 2+ is/are
(1989)
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Options:

A. 2

B. 0
C. 1

D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
N 2+ = 1s22s22p1
∴ No. of unpaired electrons = 1

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Question81
The maximum number of electrons in a subshell is given by the
expression
(1989)
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Options:

A. 4l − 2

B. 4l + 2

C. 2l + 2

D. 2n2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
No. of orbitals in a subshell = 2l + 1
⇒ No. of electrons = 2(2l + 1) = 4l + 2

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Question82
The spectrum of He is expected to be similar to that
(1988)
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Options:

A. H

B. Li+

C. N a

D. H e+

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Both He and Li+ contain 2 electrons each.

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Question83
The number of spherical nodes in 3p orbitals are/is
(1988)
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Options:

A. one

B. three

C. none

D. two

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
No. of radial nodes in 3p -orbital = n − l − 1
=3−1−1=1

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Question84
If r is the radius of the first orbit, the radius of n th orbit of H -atom
is given by
(1988)
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Options:

A. r0n2

B. r0n

C. r0/n

D. r02n2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Radius of nth orbit of H-atom = r0n2
where r0 = radius of the first orbit.

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