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When the atomic electron is at infinite ...

When the atomic electron is at infinite distance from the nucleus, its energy is

A

infinity

B

zero

C

negative

D

positive

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The correct Answer is:
B
`E_(n) = (-2 pi^(2) m Z^(2) e^(4))/(n^2 h^2),` if `n = oo` then `E=0`
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