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The potential energy of an electron in the fifth orbit of hydrogen atom is

A

`0.54 eV`

B

`- 0.54 eV`

C

`1.08 eV`

D

`- 1.08 eV`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`E = - (13.6)/(5^(2)) eV = - 0.544eV`
`E_(p) = - 2 xx 0.544 eV = - 1.088 eV`
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