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JEE Advanced · Physics · 27. Atomic Physics

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In a mixture of \(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{H}^{+}\)gas \(\left(\mathrm{He}^{+}\right.\)is singly ionised \(\mathrm{He}\) atom), \(\mathrm{H}\) atoms and \(\mathrm{He}^{+}\)ions are excited to their respective first excited states. Subsequently, \(\mathrm{H}\) atoms transfer their total excitation energy to \(\mathrm{He}^{+}\)ions (by collisions). Assume that the Bohr model of atom is exactly valid.
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The quantum number \(n\) of the state finally populated in \(\mathrm{He}^{+}\)ions is

  1. A 2
  2. B 3
  3. C 4
  4. D 5
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(C) 4

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Energy given by \(\mathrm{H}\)-atom in transition from \(n=2\) to \(n=1\) is equal to energy taken by \(\mathrm{He}^{+}\) atom in transition from \(n=2\) to \(n=4\).
\(\therefore\) correct option is (c).
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