The potential energy of an electron in the Hydrogen atom is - 6.8 eV. Indicate in which excited state, the electron is present?

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Atomic StructureLimitations of Rutherford model, Coulomb's law basics, Bohr model derivationsEASYJEE Chemistry
The potential energy of an electron in the Hydrogen atom is - 6.8 eV. Indicate in which excited state, the electron is present? **Options:** - **A.** first - **B.** second - **C.** third - **D.** fourth --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Limitations of Rutherford model, Coulomb's law basics, Bohr model derivations

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **A** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✓ first... (B) ✗ second... (C) ✗ third... (D) ✗ fourth... **Correct Answer: (A)** **Key Concept:** Apply fundamental principles of atomic structure to identify the correct option. --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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