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The ratio of the energies of the hydrogen atom in its first to second excited state is

a
¼
b
4/9
c
9/4
d
4

detailed solution

Correct option is C

First excited state i.e., second orbit (n = 2)Second excited state i.e., third orbit (n = 3)∴E=−13.6n2⇒E2E3=322=94

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