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Assertion : In Bohr model of hydrogen atom, the angular momentum of an electron in \( n \)th orbit is proportional to the square root of its orbit radius \( r_n \)

Reason (R): According to Bohr model, electron can jump to its nearest orbits only.

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In the Bohr model, the electron's angular momentum is quantized and proportional to the radius of the orbit.
Updated On: Feb 16, 2026
  • If both Assertion and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion .
  • If both Assertion and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion .
  • If Assertion is true but Reason (R) is false.
  • If both Assertion and Reason (R) are false.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

An assertion (A) and a reason (R) regarding Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom are provided. Both statements are analyzed:

1. Assertion (A): "In Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom, the angular momentum of an electron in the \(n\)-th orbit is proportional to the square root of its orbit radius \(r_n\)."

This statement is false. Bohr's model dictates that the angular momentum (\(L\)) of an electron in the \(n\)-th orbit is quantized according to the equation:

\[ L = n \hbar \]

where:

  • \(L\) represents the electron's angular momentum,
  • \(n\) is the principal quantum number (orbit number), and
  • \(\hbar\) is the reduced Planck’s constant.

The radius \(r_n\) of the \(n\)-th orbit is proportional to \(n^2\), such that:

\[ r_n \propto n^2 \]

Consequently, the angular momentum is directly proportional to \(n\), not to the square root of the radius. The assertion is thus incorrect.

2. Reason (R): "According to Bohr's model, the electron can jump to its nearest orbits only."

This statement is true. Bohr's model explains that when an electron absorbs or emits energy, it transitions between orbits. However, these transitions are restricted to specific orbits corresponding to allowed energy levels. The electron can only move between these discrete orbits (energy levels) upon energy absorption or emission, typically to orbits with the closest energy values. Therefore, the reason is valid.

3. Evaluation of the Assertion and Reason:

Although the reason (R) is correct, the assertion (A) is incorrect. Bohr's model establishes that angular momentum is proportional to \(n\), not to the square root of the radius. Therefore, the assertion is false, even though the reason is true.

4. Conclusion:

The correct assessment is: Assertion is false, and Reason is true.

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