What is the potential energy of an electron present in N-shell of the Be$^{3+}$ ion?

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Atomic StructureLimitations of Rutherford model, Coulomb's law basics, Bohr model derivationsEASYJEE Chemistry
What is the potential energy of an electron present in N-shell of the Be$^{3+}$ ion? **Options:** - **A.** - 3.4 eV - **B.** - 6.8 eV - **C.** - 13.6 eV - **D.** - 27.2 eV --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Limitations of Rutherford model, Coulomb's law basics, Bohr model derivations

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **D** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✗ - 3.4 eV... (B) ✗ - 6.8 eV... (C) ✗ - 13.6 eV... (D) ✓ - 27.2 eV... **Correct Answer: (D)** **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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