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The energy of the electron in the ground state of H-atom is `-13.6 eV`. Its energy in the second orbit is

A

`-13.6 eV`

B

`-3.4 eV`

C

`-1.51 eV`

D

`-0.85 eV`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`E_(n)=E_(1)/n^(2)`
`:. E_(2)=E_(1)/4=(-13.6)/4=-3.4 eV`.
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