The charge on the electron and proton is reduced to half. Let the present value of the Rydberg const — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question
Question
The charge on the electron and proton is reduced to half. Let the present value of the Rydberg constant is R. What will be the new value of the Rydberg constant?
Answer: D
💡 Solution & Explanation
R is ∝ e^4. If e' = e/2, then R' ∝ (e/2)^4 = e^4/16 => new R = R/16.
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